7.37 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are places on earth where light learns to gather itself into stone, and the grey moonstone you see here began its story in the weathered pegmatites of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where layers of feldspar grew slowly over countless seasons. Local miners who know these hills by intuition and by eye carefully extract the rough, separating promise from plain rock. Each piece of rough carries within it a small history of pressure and time, and this particular nodular fragment was recognized early for its translucence and the gentle internal sheen that promises adularescence when sunlight or lamplight skims its surface. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that origin by tracing provenance and by working with the same communities who have mined Sri Lanka gems for generations, so that every stone we bring to market is more than an object. It is a continuation of a landscape, a craft, and a living tradition.

This gem is a single translucent grey moonstone weighing 7.37 carats, cut into an elegant oval shape and measuring 16.12 by 12.01 by 5.29 millimeters. It is fashioned as a cabochon to celebrate the stone s inner glow, with a dome that captures and softens light into a serene, moonlike sheen. The clarity grade is very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, and the color intensity is very light, a pale grey that reads almost ethereal when set against warm metal. The polish is excellent, revealing a surface so smooth that the eye travels across it without interruption and the subtle adularescence becomes the focal point of the gem. There is no enhancement to alter its natural character, a fact that preserves both the value and the honesty of the piece.

From the rough in Sri Lanka the stone was guided into form by cutters who understand moonstone like a language. The decision to cut this piece as an oval cabochon came from the desire to balance proportion with presence, to respect the stone s original layers so that light moves beneath the surface and produces that soft floating glow for which moonstone is beloved. Hand cutting allowed minute adjustments to the dome and profile until the adularescence appeared at its most harmonious with the gem s translucency. The final polish was applied with patience to secure an even reflective field, while the dimensions of 16.12 by 12.01 by 5.29 millimeters make this cabochon an ideal candidate for a classic solitaire pendant, a vintage inspired ring, or a sculptural brooch where the stone becomes the narrative center. At The Natural Gemstone Company we offer custom setting advice and can work with jewelers who will cradle this moonstone in designs that honor its soft palette and luminous personality.

Moonstone carries a long human story that threads through many cultures and especially through Sri Lanka s rich gem heritage where artisans have long prized its gentle, lunar light. It has often been chosen for pieces intended to mark transitions and new beginnings, carried close to the skin as a talisman of calm and reflective beauty. This particular stone speaks in whispers rather than in flash, inviting the wearer to slow down and notice how light and shadow play across a quiet surface. If you are seeking a piece that connects geological time to personal memory, that arrives to you unenhanced and authentically sourced, this translucent 7.37 carat grey moonstone embodies that bridge. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to discuss certification details, setting options, and shipping, and allow us to help you bring this small miracle of nature into a design that will be treasured for decades.