1.83 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar

A rare and poetic object of desire, this rainbow moonstone weighs 1.83 carats and is cut into a perfectly proportioned round shape that measures 7.59 x 7.32 x 6.41 mm, a size that reads as both intimate and statement worthy. The gem is semi transparent, offering a luminous body that allows the stone to breathe with shifting light, while the mixed brilliant cut has been expertly executed to balance a classic faceted fire with the moonstone s gentle, spectral glow. Evaluated at eye level the clarity reads as very slightly included, a mark that affirms natural origin and character without compromising the gem s visual purity, and the medium light color intensity grants a restrained, elegant canvas for the play of color to dance across its surface. Polished to an excellent finish and untouched by enhancement, this moonstone is presented exactly as nature intended, a confluence of geological fortune and human refinement that invites admiration and ownership.

Madagascar is the provenance of this remarkable stone, and that origin is not a footnote, it is central to the gem s prestige and value. The island nation is celebrated among connoisseurs for producing moonstones with exceptional adularescence and a unique spectrum of internal color flashes that can range from cool silver to warm rainbow teals, and specimens from Madagascar tend to display a clarity of tone and a purity of optical effect that seasoned collectors immediately recognize. Geological conditions on the island have yielded pegmatitic formations where feldspathic minerals crystallize slowly and with extraordinary structural regularity, allowing the optical layers that create that signature moonstone sheen to form uninterrupted and clearly. Beyond the mineralogical superiority, Madagascar offers a provenance story that appeals to the refined client who values traceability and authenticity, a provenance that we at The Natural Gemstone Company carefully document and stand behind, so that the ownership of this moonstone becomes not only an aesthetic pleasure but an assured connection to a known and respected source.

The fact that this stone is without enhancement amplifies its desirability for discriminating buyers who seek purity and longevity. Many market specimens receive treatments to intensify color or clarity, but here the natural interplay of light and structure is allowed to remain pristine, an assurance that the gem s beauty will age gracefully and remain true across generations. The mixed brilliant cut enhances both brilliance and the moonstone s adularescent qualities, allowing a sophisticated jeweler to set the gem in a variety of high end designs from a minimalist solitaire that celebrates the stone s inner fire to an elaborate cocktail ring where the round form commands attention. The dimensions at just over seven and a half millimeters provide a perfect balance for both modern, understated styles and vintage inspired settings, while the very slightly included clarity presents as a fingerprint of the earths making, a subtle authenticity that tells a story superior to any manufactured perfection.

Owning this rainbow moonstone from Madagascar is an achievement, a quiet declaration of refined taste and an investment in a singular piece of natural art. It confers a sense of discernment that is both private and proudly displayed, a jewel that will be appreciated by those who understand that true luxury is not merely about rarity but about provenance, integrity, and the confident restraint of a stone that needs no augmentation. At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate these rare finds with meticulous care, presenting each gem as an object of heritage and potential heirloom. For the client who demands authenticity, elegance, and a provenance that enhances intrinsic value, this 1.83 carat rainbow moonstone embodies all of those qualities, ready to be set by a master jeweler into a creation that will reflect the owner s individuality and lasting style.