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1.83 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Feb 26
Item ID: | K19662 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.59 Width: 7.32 Height: 6.41 |
Weight: | 1.83 Ct. |
Color: help | White |
Color intensity: help | Near Colorless |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $164 |
One beautiful semi transparent 1.83 carat round moonstone, dimensions 7.59 by 7.32 by 6.41 millimeters, mixed brilliant cut, clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, near colorless color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Madagascar. This gem presents a clean and appealing body tone with subtle internal features that are typical of high quality moonstone. The mixed brilliant faceting marries the sparkle of a brilliant crown with the depth of a step or modified pavilion, allowing the stone to exhibit both lively scintillation from facet reflections and the soft, shifting sheen for which moonstone is prized. At 1.83 carats and this specific size profile, the stone balances presence and wearability, making it suitable for classic solitaire settings or as a luminous center paired with accent stones.
The structural origins of this gem are what give it an unmatched interplay of sparkle and sheen. Moonstone is a potassium and sodium feldspar that forms as intergrowths of orthoclase and albite, and the microscopic lamellar structure scatters light in a way that produces adularescence, a layered glow that appears to move beneath the surface. In this example, the near colorless body and excellent polish maximize light transmission, so the mixed brilliant cut facets return direct sparkle while the internal lamellae diffuse light into the soft blue and pearly flashes that characterize premium moonstone. The very slightly included clarity, when assessed at eye level, does not interfere with either facet brilliance or adularescence, and in many cases those small inclusions add character without diminishing visual appeal. For the educated buyer seeking a natural, untreated collectible from a respected source, this Madagascar moonstone represents a combination of geological interest, lapidary skill, and aesthetic versatility. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind our selection standards and can provide further details on mounting recommendations and specimen comparisons to help you integrate this rare, luminous gem into a lasting piece of jewelry.
