2.67 Ct. White Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This white moonstone began its life deep within the ancient gneiss and pegmatite veins of Ceylon, where generations of small scale miners have long read the land like a map of hidden stories. In the early hours, when the island air is still and the monsoon has softened the earth, a pocket opened to reveal a crystal with an unusual transparency and a whisper of rainbow when turned to the light. That moment of discovery matters to us, because it is the first chapter in a journey we steward carefully at The Natural Gemstone Company. We trace this stone from the first hands that lifted it from the matrix, through local sorting houses where rough material is responsibly selected, ensuring that the pockets giving up these gems are worked with respect for the land and the people who depend on it. This moonstone is a direct link between place and maker, an honest expression of Ceylonese geology, and a reminder that conscious collecting begins at the source.

When our cutters received the rough, they saw more than weight and color. They saw potential to magnify the stone’s subtle optical life without masking its natural essence. The cutter chose a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut to marry the timeless silhouette of the cushion with the scintillation and depth that a brilliant facet arrangement can provide. The result is a beautifully balanced gem weighing 2.67 carats, with precise proportions measuring 9.56 x 6.96 x 6.07 millimeters. Under loupe and eye the clarity is rated very very slightly included at eye level, meaning the inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the gem’s sheer, translucent presence. The color intensity reads near colorless, giving the stone a quiet neutrality that allows flashes of adularescence to travel across the surface. No enhancements have been applied, and the polish is excellent, so what you see is the natural character of the moonstone refined by expert hands.

Viewed in a ring setting or appreciated on a tray, this moonstone reads as both ethereal and decisively wearable. Its near colorless body plays beautifully with warm and cool metals alike, while the mixed brilliant facets scatter light into a calm, internal glow that shifts as you move. At arm length the stone reads transparent, intimate when examined with tweezers and loupe, and luminous on the finger. The cushion outline offers generous surface area for light to dance, and the depth of 6.07 millimeters gives the stone presence without overpowering a delicate setting. For someone building a conscious collection this moonstone is a versatile anchor piece. It complements other neutrals and pastels, layers elegantly with colored gems, and adapts to everyday settings or elevated, bespoke commissions. Because it is unenhanced and carefully cut to preserve natural optical phenomena, it sits comfortably in a collection curated for authenticity and longevity.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe ethical sourcing is inseparable from beauty. This moonstone’s path from Ceylon to your jewelry bench reflects our commitment to traceability, fair partnerships, and minimal environmental disruption. We work with trusted local partners who pay fair wages, invest in safer working conditions, and support community initiatives that improve education and livelihoods. Where possible we favor low impact extraction techniques and ensure that reclamation and land stewardship are part of the conversation. By choosing a natural, untreated gem of this quality you are supporting artisans and communities, reducing demand for energy intensive treatments, and selecting a piece that tells a meaningful story for decades to come. If you seek a stone that combines geological wonder, thoughtful provenance, and wearable elegance, this 2.67 carat cushion white moonstone from Ceylon is an ethical, enduring choice from The Natural Gemstone Company.