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1.48 Ct. Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
This loose stone ships by Mar 27
Item ID: | K11662 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.87 Width: 6.24 Height: 4.46 |
Weight: | 1.48 Ct. |
Color: help | Rainbow |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $202 |
Across centuries moonstone has been prized for its quiet luminosity and connection to the rhythms of the night, a gem that ancient civilizations associated with the moon and with timeless protection. This transparent rainbow moonstone, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, embodies that legacy while standing apart as a rare specimen among its peers. Many moonstones appear milky or heavily included, and larger stones with true transparency and vivid optical play are uncommon. The 1.48 carat weight and the clear, glasslike body of this oval gem allow its adularescent flash to glide across the surface with an almost ethereal intensity. A mixed brilliant cut, uncommon in moonstones, has been expertly applied to balance luminous adularescence with sparkling facets, creating a bridge between classical charm and a more modern scintillation. For collectors and connoisseurs who value history and heirloom quality, this moonstone offers a tangible connection to centuries of tradition while presenting a look that remains fresh and wearable for today.
Details matter when a gemstone is destined to become a legacy piece, and this moonstone delivers on every count. The dimensions 8.87 x 6.24 x 4.46 mm make it a generous oval that reads larger than its weight might suggest, and the clarity grade described as very very slightly included at eye level means the gem appears remarkably pure to the unaided gaze. Its light color intensity allows the rainbow effect to play freely without the distraction of heavy body tone, and the excellent polish maximizes surface reflection and smooth adularescence. There is no enhancement, so what you see is an honest, natural treasure from the famed gem fields of Ceylon. Compared to similar rainbow moonstones, stones of this caliber in both size and color openness are exceptionally rare, making this piece a distinguished choice for a signet style ring, a pendant meant to become an heirloom, or a focused addition to a curated collection. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this luminous 1.48 carat oval rainbow moonstone, a gem that honors the past and promises to be cherished for generations.
