7.09 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the heart of Ceylon comes a story that begins long before the gem reached your hand, a tale of slow geologic patience and human care. Deep in the alluvial soils of Sri Lanka, pockets of feldspar crystals formed under changing temperatures and pressures, aligning thin layers that now give this moonstone its characteristic inner glow. Local miners who have worked these beds for generations carefully recover each crystal, guided by knowledge handed down through families, and the rough that arrives at our workshop is already infused with the history of the land. This particular piece, a translucent orange moonstone, carries the warm, sunlit hues that are so treasured in Ceylon material, and its medium intense color seems to capture a soft dawn inside its dome.

At The Natural Gemstone Company our cutters respect that natural story, and this gem was shaped to honor it rather than to hide it. The stone was given a classic cabochon oval form, measuring 14.04 x 10.02 x 7.33 mm and weighing 7.09 carat, a size that balances presence with wearable elegance. Skilled hands smoothed and polished the dome until an excellent polish revealed the stone as eye clean as evaluated at eye level, allowing the translucent body to glow evenly without masking its subtle internal character. No enhancement was applied, a deliberate choice so the gem speaks purely of its origin and structure. The cabochon cut amplifies the moonstone effect and the gentle orange tone reads as both refined and warm, versatile for a bespoke ring or a striking pendant.

When you hold this moonstone you hold a condensed narrative of place and craft, a gem that traveled from the riverbeds of Sri Lanka through traditions of mining to the focused attention of artisanal cutting, arriving as a finished jewel ready to be set and loved. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and natural state of the stone, and we are happy to advise on settings that will show off its oval silhouette and luminous translucency. For anyone who values a connection to the land and the human touch in every facet, this orange moonstone offers a living link, a small, luminous story that can become part of your own.