24.08 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the cool, emerald fed slopes of Ceylon, where ancient rivers carve through schist and granite, this moonstone began its long, patient journey. Formed in layers of feldspar and albite, it was born of heat and time, its soft internal structure giving rise to a gentle, inner glow that has fascinated collectors for centuries. Miners who know these veins by sight and memory lifted the rough from narrow pockets, and that raw material found its way to small workshops where cutters and polishers still practice techniques passed down through generations. The story of this gem is a story of place, process, and patience, its brown tones carrying the warmth of Ceylon soil, its translucence speaking of slow geological rhythms rather than sudden brilliance.

In the hands of a master cutter this particular piece was shaped into an oval cabochon to honor the stone s natural tendencies, and to coax forth the subtle play of light that makes moonstone so beloved. The finished gem is one beautiful translucent 24.08 carat oval shape brown moonstone, its dimensions 18.33 x 15.82 x 11.42 mm, its cabochon cut chosen to maximize depth and sheen. Evaluated at eye level it carries a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, giving it character without detracting from its visual purity. Its color intensity reads as medium intense, a warm, honeyed brown that shifts softly with each movement, and the polish achieved on its surface is excellent, a mirror smooth finish that invites touch. Importantly this moonstone bears no enhancement, a natural, honest gem that keeps the marks of its origin and the hand of its maker.

When you hold this moonstone you can feel the story beneath its surface, a compact narrative of earth and craft and care. Its substantial weight and generous dimensions make it ideal for a single stone statement ring or a pendant that sits close to the heart, and its translucent body will play beautifully with warm metals such as yellow gold and rose gold, or provide a calming counterpoint against cool silver. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the journeys of stones like this by documenting origin, by preserving natural state, and by working with trusted cutters who respect both the material and the traditions that shape it. Owning this gem is more than acquiring an object, it is accepting a small piece of Ceylon s landscape and history, a tangible link to places and people who have shaped it. If you imagine a jewelry piece that carries story as well as beauty, this untreated brown moonstone offers both, ready to be set and worn, ready to begin the next chapter of its life with you.