8.79 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet alchemy to moonlight captured in stone, a hush of silver breath that seems to move when you do, and this oval white moonstone carries that soft, secret music within its cabochon dome, it is a little world of pearly light, a translucent whisper that invites the hand and the heart, it seems to slow time as you hold it, to bend attention toward the gentle sheen that plays across its surface, and in that play you find romance, you find the hush of promises unspoken, it is a gem for new beginnings and for memories you want to keep close, and when you gaze upon it you may imagine first dances, quiet letters folded under a pillow, and vows spoken beneath a quiet sky, this piece comes to you from the ancient hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka where miners and cutters work with the patience of poets, and here at The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish the provenance of every treasure we offer, we honor the land and the light that gave birth to this stone.

Let me tell you the details that bring that dream into the realm of the real, this is one beautiful translucent moonstone weighing 8.79 carats, the shape is an elegant oval carved into a smooth cabochon, the dimensions read 14.44 x 9.03 x 8.98 mm which gives the gem a presence that is both wearable and unforgettable, its clarity is graded eye clean at eye level which means that when you hold it to the light your sight will be met by the soft glow rather than by internal distractions, the color intensity is colorless which allows the adularescence to sing without competing pigments, the polish is excellent lending a mirror like finish to the domed surface and encouraging the shimmer to float and shimmer again, there has been no enhancement to alter this stone, it is natural and untreated, straight from the earth to the hands of skilled artisans, its origin Ceylon Sri Lanka is a provenance celebrated for fine moonstones, and these facts are part of the promise we make at The Natural Gemstone Company, each specification is an oath to authenticity and beauty.

Imagine this moonstone set as the heart of an engagement ring, imagine it cradled in a soft bezel or lifted by slender prongs, its oval silhouette elongating the finger, its translucent body catching the candlelight of dinner tables and the dawn light of shared mornings, the adularescence, that luminous band that skates across the surface, will move as you move, like the memory of a song that returns whenever you think of someone, silver and white gold will echo its cool glow, rose gold will warm its moonlit hush and bring a blush to the pale field of light, platinum will give it a noble stage, the stone will harmonize with diamonds set like constellations around it, and yet it will always remain the quiet protagonist, the soft heart that lends the piece its soul, for those who prefer minimalism it will look exquisite set as a solitaire pendant, suspended on a fine chain near the throat where breath and warmth make the adularescence live, for those who love drama it will bring a mysterious glow to cocktail rings and heirloom bracelets, we at The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on settings that honor the stone, we can help you find the metal and the design that will translate your story into wearable art.

There is a rare comfort in owning a gemstone that is eye clean and untreated, a comfort that comes from knowing that its beauty is honest and unadorned, this moonstone weighing 8.79 carats and measuring 14.44 x 9.03 x 8.98 mm is a singular note in the symphony of personal treasures, it will not demand the spotlight, but it will make every glance a small celebration, if you seek a piece to mark an engagement, to mark an anniversary, or simply to keep as a talisman close to your skin, this white moonstone from Ceylon Sri Lanka offers a gentle, perennial light, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on pairing such stones with their perfect stories, if you would like to see additional images, to discuss custom settings, or to learn more about shipping and certification, reach out to us and we will attend to you with the care of a jeweler and the lyricism of a friend, let this moonstone be the soft answer to your search for beauty.