16.42 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite translucent grey moonstone from Ceylon carries an air of quiet antiquity, a gem that seems to have traveled through centuries to rest gently in the palm of the modern collector, The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present one beautiful oval moonstone weighing 16.42 carats, with dimensions 20.03 by 14.97 by 7.37 millimeters, a classic cabochon cut that enhances the stone's soft adularescence, the surface displays an excellent polish that catches and diffuses light with a subtle, inner glow, clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the light color intensity preserves the gemstone's serene, moonlit character, importantly this moonstone has received no enhancement, an honest piece of nature offered as it was formed beneath the hills of Ceylon.

Moonstone has been cherished in cultures across the world for millennia, associated with lunar cycles, night time reveries, and timeless storytelling, this grey variety speaks to those who value understatement and legacy rather than fleeting trends, its cabochon form is a classical choice that echoes historical settings and heirloom designs, creating a continuity between past and present, such a stone sits beautifully as a solitary pendant or as the central gem in an understated signet or a vintage inspired ring, its generous size and soft translucence invite designs that honor tradition, collectors and connoisseurs will appreciate the integrity of origin and the absence of enhancement, qualities that make this moonstone a meaningful gift that carries provenance and permanence, at The Natural Gemstone Company we believe in offering gemstones that convey history, craftsmanship, and the promise of future generations, please contact us for bespoke setting options and detailed guidance on proper care to ensure this moonstone remains a cherished legacy for years to come.