6.55 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gems that feel like living fragments of the past, and this translucent brown moonstone is one such treasure, offered with care by The Natural Gemstone Company. We present one beautiful 6.55 carat oval shape brown moonstone, with dimensions of 14.37 by 9.02 by 7.31 mm, cut as a classic cabochon to honor centuries of lapidary tradition, clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, light in color intensity, and finished with an excellent polish. This moonstone has received no enhancement, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a land whose gem bearing soils and storied mining traditions have supplied the courts and temples of history. The stone is translucent, allowing a soft melding of light and shade within its body, and the brown hue is delicate and warm, recalling the quiet elegance of antique jewels and the subtlety prized by collectors who value restraint and depth over flash and immediacy.

Moonstone has carried meaning across cultures for millennia, associated with the cycles of the moon, with feminine energy, and with the patient passage of time. The cabochon cut chosen for this oval moonstone speaks to those ancient origins, it is the same rounded silhouette favored by stoneworkers in distant eras, a shape that invites touch and contemplation. In soft lighting the cabochon dome lends itself to a gentle inner glow, an effect that can feel like a memory stirred by lamplight, rather than a stark sparkle. For connoisseurs who appreciate provenance and natural character, a Ceylon moonstone evokes the spice laden trade routes and the meticulous hands of artisans who have long recognized the subtle beauty of such materials. Its very very slightly included clarity at eye level assures that what you see is authentic and pleasing, inclusions that are honest markers of natural formation, and an aspect that often enhances the narrative of the stone when set into a heritage design.

In the hands of a maker this moonstone becomes more than a commodity, it becomes the center of an heirloom, a piece to pass down through generations, a quiet constant amid changing fashions. The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to assist you in imagining settings that honor this legacy, from restrained bezel mounts that emphasize the smooth dome, to period inspired motifs that frame the stone like a jewel from a storied cabinet. We encourage settings that allow light to play across the cabochon, and we recommend metals and companion stones that complement the warm brown tone, such as warm yellow gold for a vintage resonance, or soft brushed silver for a more modern classic. Caring for a moonstone is simple, it prefers gentle cleaning and thoughtful wear, avoiding hard knocks and harsh chemicals, and when handled with respect it will retain its polished surface and timeless presence for decades. As custodians of fine natural gems we document the origin and characteristics of each item we offer, and this Ceylon moonstone arrives with an assurance of natural formation and no enhancement, an honest piece of the earths story ready to become part of yours.