50.80 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This green moonstone began its journey deep within the storied gem gravels and metamorphic veins of Ceylon in Sri Lanka, where heat and time coaxed feldspar into delicate layers that catch light like a quiet tide. Born from orthoclase and albite lamellae that form and separate with geological patience, this stone developed a translucent body and a soft green hue that is both rare and calming. At 50.80 carats its presence is immediate, yet its voice is subtle, a whisper of the island landscape and the monsoon softened light that nurtured it. Local miners who know these soils by sight and touch gathered this piece carefully, honoring techniques passed down through generations, and The Natural Gemstone Company brought it into our collection with that same respect for provenance and story. The stone carries the quiet imprint of its origin, a small archive of earth and time, preserved by conscientious sourcing and a commitment to authenticity.

When the rough arrived at the hands of an experienced lapidary artisan, every decision was made to celebrate translucency and the natural green tone, the guiding principle being restraint rather than alteration. The cutter chose an oval cabochon form to enhance the stone s soft glow, shaping it into a clean oval with dimensions of 30.56 x 19.59 x 11.30 mm, producing a domed silhouette that allows light to move across its surface with a gentle, moonlike shimmer. The cabochon cut, executed with precision, brings out a polished smoothness that is described as excellent, and the eye clean clarity grade reflects careful selection and expert cutting, evaluated at eye level to ensure the stone speaks clearly to the wearer. With a light color intensity and no enhancement performed, this moonstone retains its natural character, every facet of its beauty left to the hand and the light.

Beyond its geological narrative this green moonstone carries cultural resonance and design promise, a bridge between tradition and modern jewelry. In Sri Lankan lore moonstones have long been associated with lunar energy and calm reflection, while a green variant evokes renewal and balance, a quiet vitality that suits both heirloom pieces and contemporary statements. At 50.80 carats it functions beautifully as a centerpiece in a ring or pendant, where the 11.30 mm depth provides presence without overwhelming a setting, allowing artisans to create bespoke mounts that frame the oval cabochon to advantage. Designers often pair such a soft green with warm metals like yellow gold to enhance the natural warmth, or with cool sterling silver to emphasize the stone s serene clarity, and its translucency allows light to travel through and back out in a way that creates a living interplay between wearer and gem.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we treasure the complete journey of each gemstone, from the riverbeds of Ceylon to the careful hands that shape and polish, and finally to the collector or jeweler who gives the stone new context and life. This piece is offered with full disclosure of origin, treatment status, and the descriptive details that matter to connoisseurs, including its cabochon cut, oval shape, eye clean clarity, light color intensity, and excellent polish. We stand behind its quality and natural state, and we are ready to assist with customized settings, certified documentation, and secure shipping that honors the value of what you receive. If you are seeking a stone that marries geological rarity with human craft, a green moonstone that carries the calm of Sri Lankan landscapes and the refined finish of expert lapidary work, this 50.80 carat oval cabochon may be the embodiment of that desire, and The Natural Gemstone Company is here to guide you from appreciation to acquisition.