15.81 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This yellow moonstone begins its story deep within the ancient bedrock of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where layers of volcanic and metamorphic activity over millions of years coaxed sodium and aluminum rich feldspars into shimmering, layered crystals. Miners working in small, practiced teams seek out these seams with patience and local knowledge handed down across generations, extracting rough nodules that already hint at a soft, inner glow. In Sri Lankan markets moonstone has long been admired not only for its subtle beauty, but also for its place in local lore, where it appears in jewelry and ceremonial pieces, a stone that feels quietly luminous in candlelight. The specimen you see here is a translucent, oval shape yellow moonstone, weighing 15.81 carat, its very light color intensity suggesting the gentlest touch of sunlight trapped within crystal structure, a reminder of the island tides and tropical light where it formed.

From that geological beginning the gem moves into the hands of skilled cutters and polishers who reveal its potential. At The Natural Gemstone Company we select pieces like this one for clarity and character, noting that this cabochon cut moonstone measures 18.59 x 14.59 x 8.42 mm, and carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. No enhancement has been applied, and the surface exhibits an excellent polish that allows the stone to display its soft translucence and internal depth. The cabochon shape was chosen to celebrate the stone's natural adularescence, a gentle play of light that glides under the dome as the gem is moved. Whether set as the central jewel in a bespoke ring, paired with warm gold settings to enhance its yellow tones, or kept as a collector's piece, this moonstone carries a simple provenance and honest craftsmanship. We present it with the confidence of careful sourcing and hands on expertise, so the wearer can appreciate not only the gem's aesthetic qualities, but also the human story from Ceylon shores to the finished cabochon, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company.