1.42 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar

When you are searching for a gem that finishes a design and speaks to intention, this semi transparent white moonstone from Madagascar answers the call. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that buyers want beauty, integrity, and clear information. This oval shape moonstone weighs 1.42 carat and measures 7.31 by 6.35 by 5.30 millimeters, a balanced size that makes it an excellent center stone for an engagement ring or a refined focal point for a pendant. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, a choice that enhances both the soft internal glow characteristic of moonstone and the lively faceted scintillation that modern wearers prize. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, so the gem reads clean to most viewers while retaining natural character. Color intensity is near colorless, and the polish is excellent. There has been no enhancement, and the origin is Madagascar, a region known for producing moonstones with a clear base and refined adularescence.

If your priority is an elegant stone that adapts to design and light, this moonstone was cut to perform. The mixed brilliant arrangement of facets preserves the gem focus on adularescence while introducing crisp facet reflections. From face up, the oval silhouette shows a calm, translucent body with a gentle white sheen that can look almost icy against deep metal settings. The very slight inclusions do not distract from the gem, and instead can give the viewer a sense of natural provenance and depth. The excellent polish ensures that light glides across each facet with minimal diffusion, which means the stone will present a polished, premium appearance in photographs and close inspection. Shown on the hand the stone sits comfortably in scale, catching attention without overwhelming a delicate mounting. For someone seeking a versatile gem that reads refined in both modern and vintage styles, this piece meets that need and raises the bar for quiet luxury.

Understanding how this moonstone responds to different lighting conditions is essential, because moonstone is alive with light. In bright, direct sunlight the near colorless body becomes a crystalline plane, and the mixed brilliant cut throws sharp white flashes along the facet junctions, while the internal play creates a cool, pearly band that can seem to glide across the surface as the stone moves. In soft natural daylight the stone reveals its classic moon like glow, a soft milky sheen that seems to radiate from within, ideal for daytime wear and romantic settings. Under modern LED lighting the facet reflections take on a crisp, almost diamond like liveliness, producing pinpoint scintillation that complements contemporary jewelry designs. Under warm incandescent light or candlelight the internal tones deepen slightly, and the white shimmer can take on a creamy or champagne hint that feels intimate and flattering to skin tones. In very low light or by moonlight the adularescence becomes a subtle inner luminescence, a cool ghostly sheen that seems to hover inside the gem, making it a unique choice for evening wear or symbolic pieces tied to night and intuition.

For the customer who wants certainty and elegance, this 1.42 carat white moonstone is an answer. Consider a bezel or partial bezel setting if you prefer to protect the stone and emphasize its clean silhouette, or an open prong setting to maximize the way light enters and exits the crown and pavilion. Pairing the gem with cool metals such as white gold, platinum, or palladium will harmonize with the near colorless body and emphasize the icy adularescence, while warm yellow gold will produce a pleasing contrast that highlights the gem as a singular focal point. Collectors will appreciate the integrity of a no enhancement natural stone from Madagascar, and couples designing an unconventional engagement ring will value the stone for its inner glow and adaptable presence. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind detailed descriptions and clear photography so that you can choose with confidence. If you would like bespoke mounting suggestions, ring sizing advice, or additional images under specific lighting, we are here to guide you so that this moonstone finds the perfect home.