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3.28 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Mar 31
Item ID: | K20976 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.4 Width: 9.51 Height: 5.6 |
Weight: | 3.28 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue Flash |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $86 |
This transparent 3.28 carat round blue flash moonstone measures 9.40 x 9.51 x 5.60 mm, and features a classic cabochon cut that is specifically designed to enhance the gem inhalation of light that produces its signature blue adularescence. The cut is exceptional, with a domed surface and symmetrical outline that maximize internal reflection, and the excellent polish gives the surface a mirror like finish that allows the blue flash to move smoothly across the stone as it is viewed from different angles. The combination of transparency and a strong, well centered blue flash makes this moonstone a true centerpiece for any collection, and its round shape provides versatile options for bespoke jewelry settings that showcase the gem as a focal point.
From a gemological perspective this moonstone presents a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and a light color intensity that lets the blue flash remain crisp against a clear body. There has been no enhancement to alter its natural properties, and the origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing high quality adularescent feldspars. The stone is free from treatments, and the natural clarity and transparency set it apart from more common translucent material, adding to its desirability for educated buyers who value untreated provenance and optical quality. Inclusions are minimal and typical for feldspar crystals, and they do not interfere with the visual performance of the adularescence, instead adding natural character that confirms the gem is natural and unenhanced.
For collectors and designers this moonstone offers both aesthetic appeal and sound gemological credentials. Its size and transparency are rare for a blue flash moonstone, and the precise cabochon cutting optimizes light return, making it ideal for a pendant or a statement ring where movement will reveal the full spectrum of its blue sheen. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the accuracy of these details and the ethical sourcing of this piece from Madagascar, and we can provide further documentation on request. Proper setting and gentle care will preserve the polish and optic effect, ensuring this moonstone remains a lasting and luminous centerpiece in any collection.
