7.23 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are jewels that announce themselves with bravado, and then there are rarities that invite a quieter, more insistent admiration. This brown moonstone from The Natural Gemstone Company belongs to the latter category. It offers a restrained and sophisticated presence that rewards the wearer with a private kind of elegance. Imagine an objet d art that sits gracefully on the hand or at the throat, a luminous companion that reveals its character slowly, with the shifting motion of body and light. It is a statement of taste rather than a cry for attention, and its very restraint becomes its authority. Owning this stone is an achievement, a reflection of discerning standards and a commitment to the authentic, because it arrives without artifice, faithfully presenting the beauty nature intended.

As a matter of fact the gem is precisely described and honestly presented. This moonstone weighs 7.23 carats, and its oval form presents at dimensions of 12.81 x 8.99 x 8.40 mm. It is cabochon cut, enhancing the gemology that moonstone lovers prize, and its translucency allows a gentle inner luminosity to play across the surface. The color reads as a refined brown in a medium light intensity, a hue that is at once warm and quietly luxurious, with subtle notes that suggest champagne and warm sand under late afternoon light. Its clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which means that to the unaided eye the field reads as clean, and that small natural character marks remain as honest reminders of the stone origin. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish that amplifies the stone glow, and it is important to note that there is no enhancement. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance that has long been associated with fine gemstones and mindful sourcing.

It is the cabochon cut and the gem material itself that create the tactile, almost meditative beauty of this moonstone. Under movement the dome catches light and returns a soft sheen, an inner glow rather than a surface flash. This is not a gem of ostentation, but it is a gem that transforms any design into a testament to refined taste. Consider a single stone ring where the oval silhouette commands the center of attention, set in a warm 18k yellow gold bezel that will accentuate the brown tones while creating contrast with bright accent stones if desired. Picture it suspended in a long pendant, the cabochon resting against silk or cashmere, a private beacon against luxurious fabric. For those who favor modern minimalism, a clean platinum mount will emphasize the stone purity and its quiet luminosity. Pairing with small melee diamonds or with a delicate halo will lend just enough brilliance to highlight the moonstone without diluting its serene character.

When you acquire a gemstone from The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing provenance, expertise, and a commitment to natural beauty. This moonstone, with its 7.23 carat weight, 12.81 x 8.99 x 8.40 mm dimensions, oval shape, cabochon cut, translucent clarity graded very slightly included at eye level, medium light color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, and origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, is a rare opportunity to own a piece that balances understated luxury with geological authenticity. Our team is available to advise on custom settings, complementary stones, and the finest craftsmanship to house this gem. We invite you to experience the understated magnetism of this moonstone, to imagine the private pleasure of wearing it, and to let it become a subtle emblem of your cultivated aesthetic.