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1.70 Ct. Blue Flash Cabochon Adularescence Moonstone from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 14
Item ID: | K21010 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.27 Width: 8.42 Height: 3.35 |
Weight: | 1.70 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue Flash |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $158 |
At The Natural Gemstone Company we present a moonstone that demands attention, a rare and substantial 1.70 carat round blue flash moonstone that embodies refined taste and measured extravagance, the gem measures 8.27 by 8.42 by 3.35 millimeters, a cabochon cut of impeccable proportions that allows its inner light to breathe freely, the transparency of this stone is exceptional for its species, and the clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to its clean body and the absence of heavy inclusions that can obscure optical phenomena, this is a gemstone that reads as both jewel and jewel quality canvas, the light color intensity is gentle and pure, and the polish is excellent, allowing every nuance of its adularescence to be revealed with a singular elegance.
The significance of its weight cannot be overstated, 1.70 carat in a moonstone of such transparency and cabochon symmetry is a measure of rarity, carat weight for moonstone is not merely a statistic, it is the metric by which presence and investment converge, a larger transparent moonstone retains more of its mesmerizing inner glow and commands attention on the hand or at the throat, as the carat increases the perceived value ascends not in arithmetic steps but in quiet leaps of desirability, this specimen arrives to you unenhanced, natural and honest in every respect, its origin is Madagascar, a provenance that connoisseurs recognize for producing moonstones with pure adularescent expression, the combination of 1.70 carat weight, round form, and cabochon cutting makes this a particularly evocative piece, it sits comfortably between wearable intimacy and museum worthy scale, a jewel for the collector who seeks distinction without ostentation.
Observe the adularescence, that soft floating glow that seems to move beneath the surface as the gem is tilted toward the light, here the phenomenon is pronounced and alive, a cool, silvery blue flash glides like moonlight across still water, the internal sheen appears to emanate from just below the surface and to migrate with the slightest change in angle, the cabochon dome has been shaped and polished to maximize this effect, the gentle convex curve allows light to enter and scatter across alternating layers within the stone, the result is a luminous band that travels and breathes, sometimes concentrated like a dancer passing a spotlight, sometimes diffuse like dawn through fog, the motion is hypnotic without being theatrical, it reads as a private spectacle rather than a display, when set in a simple, restrained mounting this floating sheen becomes the centerpiece of an understated statement, the 1.70 carat weight ensures that the adularescent band is broad and deep enough to be enjoyed in every orientation, the larger surface allows the blue flash to unfold with theatrical timing, it is a rare pleasure to handle a moonstone whose optical life is so generous.
To own this moonstone from The Natural Gemstone Company is to claim a piece of natural rarity as an extension of personal narrative, this gem is for the collector who chooses pieces that speak to refinement and quiet authority, it will reward thoughtful settings in platinum or warm yellow gold, ring or pendant settings that allow light to pass and movement to be appreciated will elevate its presence, its unenhanced state and Madagascan origin are assurances we provide with confidence, when you select this 1.70 carat blue flash moonstone you invest not only in the object but in a provenance and a provenance that is reflected in the gem itself, the weight amplifies its desirability, the transparency and very slightly included clarity confirm its premium character, and the excellent polish completes the sensory experience, allow this moonstone to signify an achievement, a moment in life when taste aligned with courage to possess something rare, our team at The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to assist with setting recommendations and bespoke design options, owning this stone is to carry a soft, moving light with you, a private constellation that announces discernment with elegance.
























