17.39 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite peach moonstone carries with it the quiet dignity of gemstones that have been cherished for centuries, a stone whose soft glow evokes the moon lit evenings of ancient seafaring lands, and the refined tastes of aristocratic jewelers who prized cabochon surfaces for their ability to reveal inner light. Mined in Ceylon Sri Lanka, this translucent oval weighs 17.39 carats, and measures 15.69 by 12.56 by 12.72 millimeters, its shape and proportions carefully chosen to maximize the warm peach hue and the gentle adularescence that defines true moonstone. The cabochon cut, executed to an excellent polish, allows the stone to breathe with a subtle luminous sheen, while its clarity, graded very slightly included and evaluated at eye level, lends character without distracting from the overall harmony of color and glow. With medium color intensity and no enhancement, this moonstone is entirely natural, a rare example of material that has been shaped and finished by skilled hands rather than by treatment, and it sits beautifully as a focal gem for designs that honor tradition and craftsmanship.

For collectors and designers seeking a gem with legacy written into its facets, this piece from The Natural Gemstone Company offers both history and versatility, ready to be set into an heirloom ring, a pendant that becomes a family talisman, or a bespoke piece that reads as classical and timeless. Its size and soft peach tone lend themselves to antique inspired mountings in warm gold, or to restrained bezel settings that showcase the stone as a quiet centerpiece. Because the stone is untreated, it appeals to those who value natural beauty and provenance, and because of its cabochon form and polished finish, it will age gracefully while maintaining a serene presence. Allow our expertise to guide you in choosing a setting that enhances its luminous qualities, and know that when you select this moonstone you are choosing an object that honors the past while remaining utterly wearable today, a gem that promises to be a lasting expression of taste and tradition.