10.77 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the misted slopes and ancient rivers of Ceylon comes a quiet story of light captured in stone. In the highlands where miners have worked the land for generations, pockets of feldspar yield the soft, layered crystals that become moonstone. The journey of this particular gem began as a humble fragment in those storied deposits, carrying with it the cool, silvery essence of Sri Lanka nights. At The Natural Gemstone Company we respect that origin story, and we honor the hands that bring the rough to the surface. Each piece we select speaks of place and time, and this translucent grey moonstone carries the signature calm of Ceylon, a place where tradition and geology meet to create something quietly extraordinary.

This moonstone is presented as a single, oval shaped cabochon weighing 10.77 carats. It measures 14.32 by 11.38 by 8.68 mm, and displays a medium light grey tone that remains elegant and versatile in any design. The gem is translucent, and exhibits the soft, internal glow known as adularescence that moonstone lovers prize. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the viewer while retaining natural character. The cutter has left this stone unenhanced, preserving its authenticity with no treatments applied. The polish is excellent, allowing light to travel across the dome and reveal the stone’s subtle play of sheen and structure. The overall effect is one of serene luminosity, a companionable stone that adapts to both casual and formal settings.

The transformation from raw piece to this refined cabochon is a small act of craftsmanship that amplifies the stone’s inherent beauty. Skilled cutters first oriented the rough to nurture the best adularescence, then shaped the oval to balance size and proportion. The cabochon cut was chosen to present a graceful dome that maximizes the internal light, while minimizing the visibility of slight inclusions. Polishing was performed with care to achieve an excellent surface that feels silky to the touch and reflects light in soft highlights. At The Natural Gemstone Company we work with cutters who understand how to reveal a moonstone’s personality rather than force it into an unnatural expression, and this gem is a thoughtful result of that philosophy. Its dimensions and weight make it ideal for a centerpiece ring or a pendant, and the neutral grey palette pairs beautifully with yellow gold, white gold, and sterling silver settings.

Owning this moonstone means carrying a compact narrative of geology, culture, and craft. It arrives to you as a natural, unenhanced treasure from Ceylon, a gem whose story begins in ancient rock formations and continues through careful human hands. The combination of a 10.77 carat weight, an oval cabochon form, translucent body, medium light color intensity, and excellent polish creates a piece that is both wearable and collectable. For the designer seeking a distinctive focal stone, or the collector who values provenance and natural character, this moonstone offers quiet distinction. If you would like to explore setting options, certification, or additional images, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to guide you through possibilities and craftsmanship choices that will honor this stone’s origin and its future as a treasured jewel.