1.48 Ct. Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

At The Natural Gemstone Company this 1.48 carat cushion shape rainbow moonstone begins its story deep within the ancient formations of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where rivers and weathered rock reveal pockets of crystalline beauty. From the moment miners first spotted the translucent flash in the rough, the stone carried a quiet presence, a connection to island legend and the lunar lore that has long surrounded moonstone. Carefully extracted by hand to preserve its natural integrity, the rough piece shows the clarity and purity that make rainbow moonstone so prized. This specimen is transparent and lively, its body displaying a light color intensity that allows the moon bright adularescence to sing through, and its dimensions of 11.57 x 5.82 x 3.14 mm speak to a cushioned elegance that feels both classic and contemporary. Unenhanced and honest in origin, the moonstone arrives at our studio with a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, inviting the cutter to reveal what nature has already promised.

The transformation from rough to radiant gem is a collaborative act between nature and skilled human hands, and the mixed brilliant cut chosen for this cushion shape is a narrative of geometry and light. Expert cutters in our workshop map the stone, orienting its plane to maximize the internal play of light, then execute a precise array of triangular and kite facets that form a geometric lattice over the crown and pavilion. This faceting scheme allows maximum light play, channeling the moon lit flashes into broad, rainbow bands when the gem turns, and producing scintillation that feels alive with motion. An excellent polish gives every facet a glass like finish so that each plane catches and returns light with crispness and depth. With no enhancement applied, the natural adularescence and transparency remain pure, and the overall effect is a gem that tells a journey from Ceylon riverbed to refined jewel, a jewel that holds both the geology of its birthplace and the craft of its making, presented to you by The Natural Gemstone Company.