10.48 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the misted highlands of Ceylon Sri Lanka comes a stone that seems to hold moonlight in its depths, a translucent grey moonstone weighing 10.48 carat, round shape, with dimensions 12.99 x 12.85 x 9.14 mm. Centuries before modern gem markets, these hills were whispered about by traders and artisans who prized their gems for quiet radiance and enduring beauty. This particular gem began as a shard of feldspar, found by careful hands who have worked these mines for generations. It was recovered with respect for place and tradition, then carried to a local cutter who felt the stone's potential for a classic cabochon cut. The cutter fashioned the smooth dome to reveal the stone's soft internal glow, while preserving its translucence and subtle grey tone. At each stage the gem was examined by experienced eyes, recognizing a clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and a light color intensity that lends the piece a refined and timeless presence.

The dome was then brought to the finishing studios of The Natural Gemstone Company, where artisans applied an excellent polish to heighten its silvery adularescence, and confirmed enhancement no enhancement. The result is a moonstone that reads as both ancient and immediate, a companion for designs that want to echo heirloom sensibilities. The journey from mine to market is part of the gem's story, and we present it as more than a material good, but as a legacy waiting to be set into a ring, pendant, or brooch that will be treasured across generations. For the collector who values provenance, quality, and a design that speaks of tradition, this 10.48 carat translucent grey moonstone offers a quiet eloquence. It is a piece that carries the landscapes of Ceylon Sri Lanka, the hands of generations of gem workers, and the careful stewardship of The Natural Gemstone Company, ready to begin a new chapter in a life of lasting beauty.