23.67 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I hold before you a quiet universe, a single brown moonstone that carries the hush of midnight and the warm glow of autumn fields, a gem that invites a slower kind of love. This is a translucent 23.67 carat oval moonstone, carved in a soft cabochon cut, each curve polished to an excellent finish that catches and returns light like a whispered promise. From The Natural Gemstone Company I offer this gem as a story waiting to be set, a companion to vows and quiet celebrations, a stone whose dimensions of 20.34 by 16.94 by 9.22 millimeters give it a presence that is both generous and intimate. In my years working with fine gems I have seen how such a shape and scale translate into a wearable poem, a center that anchors a ring or pendant while letting the hand of the jeweler compose around it. The oval form speaks of continuity, the cabochon face invites touch, and the translucence invites inner life, so that when you hold this moonstone you feel the slow, steady beat of something sincere and enduring.

Look into its surface and you will find an intense color that is not loud, but deeply resonant, like the memory of tea at twilight. The brown tones are layered, not flat, a subtle chorus of chocolate and taupe with hints of honey that shift as the light moves. Evaluated at eye level this moonstone is graded very slightly included, which in the realm of natural gems reads as character, a fingerprint of the earth that produced it. There is no enhancement, the gem arrives to you in its truest form, its honest beauty intact. Its polish is excellent, the dome smooth and reflective, so that the skin of the stone plays with ambient light and returns a soft, satiny gleam. Origin matters to those who cherish provenance, and this moonstone hails from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place known for producing gems that seem to hold the warmth of their island home. When you turn this piece slowly under a lamp you can observe the interaction of light and structure, a dance of translucence that feels almost like the gem is breathing.

Imagine this moonstone set in a design that honors its quiet intensity, imagine a ring whose metal cradles the oval like a crescent moon, imagine a pendant that rests low on the sternum and becomes a talisman of memory. For couples seeking a non traditional stone for an engagement, this moonstone offers romance without showiness, a sentiment that is less about display and more about depth. For those desiring a sentimental piece to mark a milestone, it is a stone that wears well across seasons, aging gracefully with the stories it accrues. In my role I guide clients toward settings that amplify a stone rather than overpower it, and for this piece I would suggest warm metals that echo its brown tones, such as rose gold or yellow gold, or a soft platinum that provides a quiet contrast. Surrounding accents can be used sparingly to frame the moonstone, perhaps a halo of tiny diamonds for a soft glow, or small colored gems that pick up the warmer undertones of the brown, all crafted to preserve the serene center that is the moonstone itself.

When you consider investing in a gemstone it is natural to want assurances, and I provide these with both expertise and a lover of beauty in my voice. From The Natural Gemstone Company this moonstone comes with the clarity of origin, the honesty of no enhancement, and the tactile proof of an excellent polish, each attribute spoken plainly and with respect for the craft. I invite you to imagine the ways this oval cabochon will converse with your life, how it will catch the light of a morning and the glow of a quiet evening, how it will become a part of your routine rituals. If you wish I am ready to discuss custom settings, secure shipment, and care instructions to keep the polish luminous, for this stone responds well to gentle cleaning and mindful wearing, it prefers to be loved rather than tumbled with rough items. Let this moonstone be the quiet chorus to your love story, a gem that brings warmth to hands and solace to memory, a natural wonder chosen with care, held now at The Natural Gemstone Company, waiting to be made into something that will speak your name in silence.