2.65 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Madagascar

From the ridged valleys of Madagascar to the soft light on your jewelry table, this blue flash moonstone travels a story that reads like a quiet poem, and I am pleased to present it on behalf of The Natural Gemstone Company. Unearthed in a locale known for producing some of the most luminous feldspars in the world, the gem began its life in cooling pockets of igneous rock where layers of albite and orthoclase flowed and interleaved over millennia. Those microscopic layers are what give this moonstone its characteristic adularescence, the internal play of light that seems to move like moonlight beneath the surface. This particular specimen weighs 2.65 carat, and it is a translucent trillion shaped gem that measures 8.64 by 8.52 by 5.12 millimeters, a compact and elegant size that holds presence without overwhelming. The miners who carefully extracted the rough from Madagascar learned to recognize the faint sheen that hinted at a blue flash within, and their hands set in motion the sequence of choices that would become the finished stone you see now.

The cutting and polishing stage is where the story turns from geological time to human craft, and this gem was shaped as a cabochon to honor the way moonstone reveals its inner light. The cutter chose a trillion silhouette to marry modern geometry with the ancient, soft glow of the material, balancing the three graceful sides so that the blue flash appears to glide as the angle of light shifts. Under careful inspection the gem grades as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, meaning that no inclusions interrupt the visual flow for the wearer. Its color intensity is medium light, a tone that lets the blue adularescence sing without being overpowering, and the polish is excellent, leaving a reflective, almost silky face that enhances movement and depth. There has been no enhancement applied to alter its natural state, so what you receive is the gem as nature and human skill created it, unaltered and honest in provenance and appearance.

As you hold the moonstone you feel the meeting of cultures and stories. In many traditions moonstone carries associations with intuition, travel, and protection during the night, and its pearly adularescence has been compared to the sheen of white opal for its luminous, soft glow. For clarity, this item is a blue flash moonstone, a feldspar known for its adularescence, and its opalescent quality is often likened to the effect seen in White Opal, making it appealing to collectors and connoisseurs who love that whisper of inner light. From the artisans in Madagascar who hand selected and shaped the cabochon, to the jewelers who will set it into rings, pendants, or bespoke designs, this stone brings a narrative that resonates with anyone who wears it. The trillion shape invites creative settings that allow light to play across three facets, a format that complements modern design while preserving the gem’s inherent, timeless character.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe in telling the whole story, because a gem is more valuable when its journey is honored and understood. This translucent 2.65 carat blue flash moonstone is an invitation to connect with a material formed by ancient geological processes, refined by skilled hands, and preserved without enhancement. Its measurements of 8.64 by 8.52 by 5.12 millimeters make it versatile for many design directions, while the eye clean clarity and excellent polish ensure that the visual experience is pure and immediate. Whether you are seeking a centerpiece for a bespoke commission, a meaningful gift imbued with cultural resonance, or an addition to a carefully curated collection, this moonstone carries both the whisper of Madagascar and the tangible craftsmanship that defines The Natural Gemstone Company.