11.47 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the cool, weathered slopes of Ceylon Sri Lanka this translucent white moonstone began its long journey as a quiet pocket of feldspar buried beneath ancient, tropical soils, slowly forming layers that would one day create the soft adularescence moonstone is known for, the rough crystal was discovered by local miners who have been reading the land for generations, and their careful hand extraction preserved the integrity of the stone so that its internal structure and delicate sheen remained intact. The Natural Gemstone Company sources this 11.47 carat specimen with respect for the local traditions and the environment, and we document its origin with pride, the specimen measures 17.27 by 12.03 by 7.49 millimeters and carried the promise of a fine gem from the moment it emerged from the earth. In the hands of skilled cutters the decision was made to create an oval cabochon to showcase the stone's ethereal glow, and the cutter worked slowly to align the layers that create the play of light, the result is a smooth domed surface with excellent polish that allows the moonstone to transmit a soft, milky shimmer across its face.

After cutting and polishing the gem received a careful clarity evaluation and was graded as very slightly included when examined at eye level, the near colorless body tone preserves a cool, luminous presence that complements a wide range of settings and metals, and because no enhancements were applied this moonstone remains true to its natural character. As a finished gem the 11.47 carat oval cabochon becomes more than a parcel of minerals, it becomes a wearable story, a piece that remembers mountain streams and monsoon rains, and the hands of miners and artisans who coaxed the light from within. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prepare each gem so it can speak for itself, and this moonstone invites a jeweler or collector to set it in a design where its serene translucence can be admired daily, whether as a solitary pendant or as the centerpiece of a crafted ring. The stone will sit with a calm presence near the finger or close to the heart, and each viewing will reveal the layered history of Ceylon Sri Lanka and the careful crafting that transformed a geological moment into a jewel.