9.60 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment a vein of feldspar first cooled deep within the ancient rocks of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, this moonstone began a quiet journey. Over countless seasons pressure and time coaxed thin layers of orthoclase and albite to interleave, capturing light between them and creating a soft internal glow. Miners working small, family run operations in the highland alluvial placers carefully recover such stones by hand, turning over river gravels and feeling for the right weight and texture. This particular piece speaks of that slow, tactile search, a single translucent oval that carries the memory of rain washed hills and coral limestone ridges. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that provenance, noting that the stone is from Ceylon, and celebrating the human care and traditional techniques that brought it from its mineral bed to our workshop.

When the rough arrived, skilled cutters selected the best orientation to reveal the gem's serene grey tone and its gentle adularescence. The result is one beautiful translucent moonstone weighing 9.60 carats, cut into an elegant oval cabochon that measures 13.53 by 9.53 by 9.79 millimeters. The cabochon cut enhances the stone's surface glow, a soft lunar shimmer that moves beneath the dome as light shifts across it. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very slightly included, a natural fingerprint that affirms the stone's authenticity while remaining largely clean to the view. The color intensity reads as medium light, a refined grey that can read cool and modern in contemporary settings, or quietly traditional in antique inspired mounts. The polish is excellent, the surface smooth and reflective, allowing the subtle internal play to be seen with clarity. There has been no enhancement, nothing added to alter color or clarity, just the honest beauty of a natural moonstone from Ceylon, respectably shaped and finished to showcase its innate charm.

Imagine this gem set as the centerpiece of a pendant, suspended to catch the swing of a neckline, or cradled within a bezel ring that lets its soft light bloom against the skin. The size and weight allow for a presence without overpowering, suited to both minimalist designs and more elaborate, filigree inspired settings. Because the stone is translucent with very slight inclusions, it pairs beautifully with warm metals such as rose gold to introduce contrast, or with cool metals like white gold and platinum to emphasize its grey tonal family. For care, treat cabochon moonstone as you would other feldspars, avoiding harsh knocks and extreme heat, cleaning with mild soap and warm water, and storing separately from harder gemstones to prevent abrasion. At The Natural Gemstone Company we value traceable origins and honest descriptions, and this moonstone represents a connection to place, to craft, and to time. If you seek a gem that carries a story from the riverbeds of Sri Lanka to the hands of a master cutter, a stone that offers quiet luminosity and wearable size, this 9.60 carat grey moonstone stands ready to become a treasured element in your next jewellery creation.