2.07 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar

From the mineral veins of Madagascar to the bright light of a jeweler s bench, this 2.07 carat cushion shape white moonstone tells a story that begins deep under the earth and ends in a piece that can be cherished every day, The Natural Gemstone Company shepherded this gem from its origin to its final polished form, the crystal emerged from the famed alluvial deposits of Madagascar where tectonic forces and slow cooling created a field of feldspar crystals, miners carefully extracted the rough with attention to preserving its innate structure, the rough was then evaluated for optical qualities and potential to display the ethereal play of light that moonstones are known for, measured precisely at 8.87 x 6.10 x 6.06 mm, this semi transparent cushion shaped gem offered cutters a rare balance of body, transparency, and internal structure, the decision to fashion it with a mixed brilliant cut was made to harmonize the internal adularescence with scintillation, allowing both the soft lunar glow and lively facet flashes to coexist, the cutter aimed to respect the stone s natural character rather than mask it, and the result is a moonstone that reads as natural elegance with a contemporary cut.

At the cutting and polishing stage the gem revealed its strengths, the mixed brilliant cut unlocks a playful interaction between light and the stone s internal layers, the clarity grade was evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, these minute inclusions remain invisible in daily wear and serve as a fingerprint of the stone s journey through time, the color intensity is near colorless which enhances the classic white moonstone appearance and allows subtle tones to shift under different light, no enhancement was applied to this gem, the finish is an excellent polish that brings forward a smooth, tactile surface and clean facet junctions, the skilled hands at our workshop worked with restraint and precision to preserve the moonstone s adularescence while creating clean facet geometry that captures light and returns it as a soft blue and pearly sheen, wearing this stone will feel like wearing a small piece of lunar landscape, the cushion shape sits comfortably in settings designed for rings, pendants, or earrings, and the balanced proportions make it suitable for both contemporary and vintage inspired designs.

When considering daily wear, durability is always a practical concern, moonstone has a Mohs hardness of around six to six and a half which places it in a category that can be worn every day with sensible care, the stone is robust enough to take its place in a ring, a pendant, or a pair of earrings, yet it requires a mindful approach to avoid hard impacts and prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals, the very slightly included clarity and excellent polish help it withstand the small abrasions of everyday life while still rewarding the wearer with a luminous presence, to keep the gem looking its best we recommend gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and steam treatments, remove jewelry during heavy manual work, sports, and gardening, store this moonstone separately from harder gemstones to prevent scratches, with those simple habits this natural moonstone will retain its beauty and special character for many years, at The Natural Gemstone Company we believe that a gemstone is more than a commodity, it is a story and a companion, this 2.07 carat cushion white moonstone from Madagascar arrives ready to be set into a design that honors both its geological beginnings and the careful hands that revealed its final form.