7.06 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are places in the world where the earth seems to whisper its history through stone, and this brown moonstone began its story deep in the ancient alluvial soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka. For generations small teams of local miners have worked those weathered deposits, reading the land like a ledger of time as they recover gems that carry both geological memory and cultural resonance. Moonstone has long been cherished across the island for its subtle glow and its association with the moon and with change, and this particular piece emerged from that tradition as a softly translucent nodule of feldspar. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace each gem back to its source whenever possible, and with this moonstone we honor the patient hands and long rhythms of the mine, the seasons of rainfall that reveal pockets of material, and the whispered stories of local families who have passed mining knowledge down across generations.

Once the rough stone left the ground its transformation became a conversation between lapidary skill and the gem itself. We weighed it and found a weight of 7.06 carat, and the cutter saw an opportunity to reveal a rounded, serene presence rather than to force angular brilliance. The cabochon form felt right, and it was shaped into a round silhouette with final dimensions of 10.20 by 10.29 by 9.22 mm. Under careful inspection the clarity reads very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these tiny internal features move like fossils of the stone s own formation and they catch the light without interrupting the gem s calm. Its color shows a medium light brown intensity, a warm tone that is at once earthy and lunar, a color that shifts subtly as you change the angle of view and that complements both warm and cool metals. There has been no enhancement, no heat, no dye, this moonstone arrives in the honest state nature created and the cutter polished truly to an excellent finish.

The cutting and polishing process was deliberate and respectful of the gem s character, allowing a soft adularescence to bloom beneath the surface rather than trying to fabricate a showy flash. The excellent polish gives the cabochon a glasslike surface that invites touch, and the round form centers the eye on the gem s inner glow, whether it is set as a solitary pendant, a statement ring, or a pair of matched pieces. Because the stone is translucent you will see a gentle depth, a layered light that seems to hold a memory of moonlight and monsoon mist, and the very slightly included clarity adds a sense of authenticity that collectors and connoisseurs value. This is a gem that communicates by nuance rather than by ostentation, and it is particularly suited to designs that celebrate simplicity and craft, settings that allow the stone to be read from many angles and that respect its natural palette.

As someone who has handled this stone from rough to ready, I can say confidently that it embodies what we seek to offer at The Natural Gemstone Company, a connection between place, people, and the mindful craft of gem cutting. If you imagine this brown moonstone as the heart of a piece, picture it held in a bezel that follows its round form, or cradled by hand forged prongs that leave the sides open to light. Consider pairing it with brushed yellow gold to bring out the warmth of its medium light color, or with cool white metal to emphasize its lunar sheen. We can help you choose a mounting style, advise on proportions, and provide additional photographs or a short video so you may feel its presence before making it yours. This moonstone is a single, unenhanced gem, conserved and presented with clarity about its origin and attributes, ready to travel from the serene hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka to a design that carries its story forward. If you d like to proceed or to learn more please contact us at The Natural Gemstone Company and I will be glad to guide you through the next steps.