11.85 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet world held within this single stone, a pale moon of its own making that gathers light and keeps it, a soft lantern for the heart. One beautiful translucent 11.85 carat oval grey moonstone rests like a tiny planet, measuring 17.15 by 11.43 by 8.44 millimeters, sculpted in a cabochon cut that favors curve and glow over facets and fire. Its surface is an excellent polish, smooth and radiant beneath the fingertips, and its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a gentle whisper of character rather than a flaw. The color is of light intensity, a subtle grey that can seem to breathe, shifting between silver and cream as it catches the light, and the gem carries no enhancement, a pure gift from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, that we are honored to present here at The Natural Gemstone Company.

Look into this moonstone as though you are watching a fogged window at dawn, there is an inner luminescence that slides like moonlight across the surface, an effect that lovers of the gem call adularescence. The oval outline and cabochon dome gather light into a soft band that travels and hovers, a private aurora for the one who wears it. Translucency allows depth, a suggestion of places unseen, and the very slight inclusions add to the sense of authenticity, the knowledge that this is a natural, breathing mineral with a history of heat and pressure beneath the earth. The excellent polish magnifies every whisper of light, so that an intimate glance at night reveals a milky sheen, and the light color intensity keeps the feeling gentle and refined, ideal for a piece meant to whisper rather than proclaim.

Imagine this moonstone set into a piece made to be held close, an engagement ring that tells a story of quiet promise and steadfast devotion. Its size and shape lend themselves beautifully to a classic bezel that will protect the rounded edges and emphasize the soft glow, or to a low profile prong setting that lets the dome speak with freedom. For metal, warm rose gold cradles the grey with a blush of romance, yellow gold offers a time honored pairing that feels both regal and intimate, and cool white gold or platinum gives a modern, moonlit clarity to the gem. Because the stone is cabochon cut, setters should ensure a secure seat and consider a slightly higher bezel if the ring is intended for everyday wear, this will preserve the polish and the integrity of the domed face. The dimensions seventeen point one five by eleven point four three by eight point four four millimeters make it a commanding centerpiece for a ring, a pendant, or a bespoke brooch, and the eleven point eight five carat weight translates into a palpable presence without overwhelming.

Owning a gem like this is a tender commitment, it is a voice for memories yet to be made, a small sun to carry through ordinary days and extraordinary nights. Care is simple, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and warm soapy water will maintain its glow, avoid sudden impacts and extreme heat, and remove it when engaging in strenuous tasks to keep the excellent polish unmarred. We at The Natural Gemstone Company are available to discuss setting ideas, bespoke designs, and shipping options, we delight in helping you turn this moonlit stone into a talisman for a milestone. If you seek an engagement ring that leans toward poetry rather than proclamation, or a gift that can be worn like a secret, this Ceylon moonstone offers an invitation, quiet, luminous, and very personal.