1.81 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar

There is a deep and enduring story woven into every true moonstone, a tale that reaches back to antiquity when sailors and poets alike read omens in its soft glow. This semi transparent rainbow moonstone, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, is a modern continuation of that ancient lineage, a gem that looks as if it belongs on a monarchs ring as much as it does in a contemporary collectors cabinet. Weighing a commanding 1.81 carats, this fancy shape gem carries a scale of presence that immediately conveys premium quality, a weight that balances rarity with wearability. Its dimensions at 9.47 x 6.45 x 5.21 mm allow it to sit with graceful proportion in a variety of settings, from a classic solitaire to an intricately designed halo, and the step cut chosen for this stone honors the moonstones historical ties to geometry and light, creating measured facets that catch and caress the adularescence rather than overwhelm it. The step cut also speaks to craftsmanship that values restraint and clarity, a traditional approach that enhances the stone rather than disguises it, and it is this marriage of form and function that gives the gem both a noble air and the durable appeal of an heirloom piece.

The character of this moonstone is defined as much by what is visible as by what is absent, and so it is important to note its clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level. Those slight inclusions are a reminder of the gem natural birth under the earths slow and patient pressures, evidence of an origin that is unenhanced, a purity of lineage that collectors admire. With a medium light color intensity, the stone offers a soft, ethereal play of light that suggests moonlight filtering through a thin veil, delicate yet unmistakable, and its semi transparent body allows for a luminous inner glow that changes as it is moved under different lights. The polish is excellent, a refined finish that denotes skilled lapidary attention and ensures that the facets deliver consistent brilliance. Originating from Madagascar, a place renowned for producing specimens with strong adularescence and fine structural character, this moonstone arrives to you as a natural statement piece with no enhancement, no treatments, a gem that stands as it was formed.

Choosing this 1.81 carat rainbow moonstone is choosing a connection to history and a promise of longevity, for it is the sort of stone that invites stories and family traditions. At The Natural Gemstone Company I encourage clients who seek a legacy piece to consider how the weight of the stone will translate on the finger or pendant, for at nearly two carats this gem holds visual significance without sacrificing comfort. It pairs beautifully with warm metals that bring out its subtle color intensity, and it also complements cool tones when set with fine milgrain details that echo its step cut facets. For those commissioning bespoke work, the step cut offers a structured template for a setting that can be both architectural and soft, a piece that will sit on wrists, around throats, and on hands for generations. We stand behind the natural origin and untreated nature of this moonstone, and we are prepared to advise on mounting options that protect its excellent polish and highlight its semi transparent allure, so that it may truly become a timeless addition to any collection.