7.06 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular opportunity awaits the discerning collector in this exquisite translucent white moonstone, a rare cabochon that arrives in a size and presence not often encountered, 7.06 carat, oval shape, dimensions 12.12 x 9.93 x 7.28 mm. From the moment light meets its gently domed surface, the gem announces itself with a soft, internal glow that feels simultaneous gentle and noble. The cut is a classic cabochon, painstakingly shaped to enhance the stone fluid adularescence, and the polish is excellent, allowing uninterrupted movement of light across the surface. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to the clean, almost ethereal window through which one may view the stone soul. Near colorless in intensity, the body of this moonstone is a pale, luminous canvas that will adapt and harmonize with almost any metal or setting, and the absence of enhancement confirms that what you are seeing is genuine, unaltered natural beauty.

What gives this moonstone its unmistakable signature are the unique internal inclusions and structural features that create a living, shifting personality whenever it is observed. Thin planar lamellae and microscopic, silk like inclusions catch light and scatter it into a soft schiller that can appear as a silvery band or a moonlit veil depending on the angle of view. Within this particular specimen there is a delicate crescent of brighter adularescence near the crown, and a series of whisper faint needles and gossamer films that run like calligraphy beneath the surface. These are not blemishes, they are a fingerprint of formation, a record of earth time that makes this gem one of a kind. When set, these inclusions translate into motion, an internal performance of light that can resemble a moonbeam washed across a still pond, and that movement is the signature by which connoisseurs will remember this stone.

Provenance plays a defining role in the appeal of any rare gem, and this moonstone hails from the famed deposits of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a country celebrated for producing specimens with refined adularescence and exceptional translucency. Origin Ceylon Sri Lanka adds provenance value, and for those who collect with an eye for source, this detail affirms a lineage of quality. Opal type White Opal is included in the catalog description to convey the stone luminous, opalescent character that mirrors the classic white opals soft play of light, while remaining true to the mineral identity of a moonstone. No enhancement, no treatments, simply natural formation and expert lapidary work. The combination of near colorless body tone, excellent polish, and very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level ensures that this gem will sit confidently in any design, its inner life visible without distraction, its integrity uncompromised.

This moonstone was chosen for clients who seek a piece that is both sculptural and intimate, a stone that commands attention without declaring itself loudly. Imagine a bespoke ring or a minimalist pendant where the oval cabochon sits low and proud, the light playing across its surface as the wearer moves through daylight and candlelight. Because inclusions create a signature, every mounting will be unique, and each viewing will reveal a different nuance of the stone personality. For jewelers and collectors who favor one of a kind pieces, this is an opportunity to own a center stone that brings history, origin, and a singular internal map to any commission. Availability is limited, as such high quality, natural, unenhanced moonstones of this size and character seldom present themselves, placing ownership within an exclusive circle who appreciate true gemstone rarity.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this piece not simply as an item of adornment, but as an heirloom potential, a rare natural occurrence captured through skillful cutting and finishing. We have documented its specifications carefully, and we stand behind the description of one translucent 7.06 carat oval white moonstone, cabochon cut, dimensions 12.12 x 9.93 x 7.28 mm, clarity grade very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, near colorless, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, opal type White Opal. For the collector who seeks provenance, uniqueness, and an unmistakable internal signature, this gem is a private offering, available to those who understand that rarity is not only about weight and measurement, but about the living story locked within a single crystal. Contact us to discuss bespoke settings, secure acquisition, and to ensure this singular moonstone finds its rightful place in a collection that values the genuine and the extraordinary.