8.24 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the highlands and riverbeds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, comes a single, storied gem that begins its journey in the hands of the earth, and arrives to you as a quiet celebration of light. This is one beautiful translucent 8.24 carat oval shape white moonstone, a stone whose very name evokes the slow, patient work of geology and tradition. In the moist, weathered soils where feldspar crystals grow, miners and local families have long practiced the careful art of recovering rough material, sorting by eye and feeling, guided by generations of knowledge about where the clearest, most evocative pieces reveal themselves. The rough that yielded this moonstone was selected for its fine translucency and near colorless body tone, pieces that show the best of moonstone character without artificial alteration. At The Natural Gemstone Company we source stones with respect for those layers of place and craft, and this specimen carries the provenance of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, as part of its identity. The weight, 8.24 carat, and the dimensions, 15.88 by 10.74 by 6.72 mm, tell the story of a substantial gem that balances presence with wearability, ready to become the center of a personal piece of jewelry.

The stone found its form through the hands of master cutters who understand how to coax moonstone to reveal its inner light. This gem has been given a cabochon cut, the timeless dome that transforms internal structure into a subtly moving sheen, and allows the phenomenon known as adularescence to glide across the surface as light moves. The oval shape was chosen to emphasize the gemological strengths of the material, creating elegant lines that sit naturally in both vintage inspired and contemporary settings. At eye level the clarity grade reads very slightly included, a whisper of natural character that affirms the stone is untreated and genuine, and the color intensity is near colorless, a palette that reads as soft moonlight rather than bright white. No enhancement has been applied to this moonstone, and the polish is excellent, creating a surface so smooth that the gem invites touch and reflection. The dome sits with pleasing proportions, the height and width balanced so the cabochon presents a deep, luminous face that will complement any design where subtle movement of light is desired.

As the gem moves from the lapidary bench to the jeweler, stories accumulate that make it ready to become an heirloom. In Sri Lanka moonstones have long been associated with lunar energy and with protective qualities for travelers, and artisans often consider such lore when setting the stones into rings and pendants. This particular oval cabochon, with its generous 8.24 carat weight, is ideal for a signature ring, an elegant pendant, or an artisanal brooch, and it pairs beautifully with cool metals such as platinum or white gold, or with the warm contrast of 18 karat yellow gold for a modern twist. Designers often set moonstone with small accent diamonds or with a halo to frame the soft glow, or they let it stand alone to honor its quiet luminosity. Because the stone is natural and unenhanced, its slight inclusions and its near colorless tone become part of the narrative of authenticity, each internal feature a mark of geological time rather than an imperfection to be hidden.

When you consider this moonstone for your collection you are not only choosing a stone by its measurements and grade, you are inviting a fragment of Ceylonese earth and human labor into your life. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this moonstone with clear documentation of its origin and of its gemological characteristics, so you can commission a setting knowing the exact dimensions and qualities, fifteen point eighty eight by ten point seventy four by six point seventy two millimeters, cabochon cut, clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, near colorless color intensity, excellent polish, and no enhancement. To care for such a gem we recommend gentle cleaning with mild soap and warm water, drying with a soft cloth, and avoiding harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to heat, and we advise that ultrasonic cleaners be avoided to preserve the stone and any delicate settings. If you would like design suggestions, custom mounting, or a certificate of origin and gem description from The Natural Gemstone Company, we will guide you through the process with the same attention to story and craft that brought this moonstone from Sri Lankan soil to your hands.