12.00 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon, where monsoon waters reveal centuries old pockets of feldspar, this grey moonstone began its story as a quiet whisper beneath the soil. Miners in Sri Lanka gently separate the moonstone nodules from the alluvial gravels, guided by generations of knowledge about where the clearest material hides. This particular gem is a translucent 12.00 carat oval that measures 16.39 x 11.00 x 8.95 mm, a size that speaks of presence without seeking ostentation. Its grey tone carries a soft, lunar shimmer that is enhanced by natural structure rather than by any human alteration, because this stone is offered with no enhancement. The Natural Gemstone Company brings you not just an object but the culmination of those careful hands and patient earth, preserved in a cabochon cut that honors the gemmakers craft and the stones internal life.

The cutting process for this moonstone was guided by a desire to reveal the gems subtle play without sacrificing its natural character. The oval cabochon shape was selected to maximize the surface area for adularescence while keeping the silhouette classic and wearable. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is very slightly included, a testament to the gems authenticity and to the honest grading standards we uphold. Light color intensity allows the moonstone to appear serene and versatile under varied lighting, and an excellent polish gives the surface a silky reflection that invites touch and close inspection. No enhancement means the glow you see is intrinsic, not manufactured, and each internal feature records a chapter of the stones formation deep in the earth.

As a piece from The Natural Gemstone Company this moonstone is offered with provenance and care, ready for the bench of a jeweler or the collection of a connoisseur. Imagine it set into a bezel that cradles the cabochon, or carried as a talisman that honors island heritage and the slow patience of nature. If you value stones with traceable origin, minimal intervention, and a narrative that begins beneath Ceylon soil and ends polished and perfect in your hands, this 12.00 carat grey moonstone is a rare, elegant choice.