9.95 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the highlands and coastal alluvial pockets of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this moonstone began its long quiet journey, shaped by ancient geological rhythms and cooled from molten beginnings into a bedrock of feldspar. In the tropical light of Sri Lanka, miners who have worked these lands for generations learn to read subtle signs in rock and soil, and this moonstone was carefully removed from its host with respect for the material and place. Moonstone carries a story older than any one hand, a tale of nocturnal light and slow crystalline growth that manifests as a gentle internal glow. In many cultures around the Indian Ocean, moonstone is linked to lunar cycles, to calm evenings, and to the intuition of those who wear it. This particular stone, translucent and grey, offers a restrained and elegant expression of that ancient symbolism, a quiet companion for someone who values provenance and meaning as much as beauty.

Once the rough gem arrived at our lapidary studio, it entered a sequence of careful decisions and skilled motions that turned it into the cabochon you see now. The cutter centered the stone to maximize its adularescence, the soft floating sheen that makes moonstone so desirable, choosing a round shape that enhances the play of light across the dome. The finished gem weighs 9.95 carat, and measures 13.30 x 13.38 x 7.57 mm, dimensions that balance presence and wearable scale. Its cabochon cut brings out a smooth, uninterrupted field of light, while the grading at eye level records it as very slightly included, which gives the piece a touch of natural character without distracting from its luminous face. The color intensity reads as light grey, a tone that adapts gracefully to different metals and settings, and the polish was taken to an excellent finish to ensure the surface reflects light in clean, serene ways, highlighting the moon like shimmer within.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in the stewardship of stones like this moonstone, and in communicating how they best come to life in jewelry. This gem is natural with no enhancement, a status that collectors and connoisseurs appreciate because it means the stone reveals itself exactly as the earth formed it. For daily wear considerations, moonstone has a Mohs hardness rating near 6 to 6.5, so protective settings such as bezel or halo styles can preserve the dome while allowing the adularescence to shine. The rounded cabochon profile makes it ideal for a pendant that can catch light with every movement, and it is equally suited to a signet or cocktail ring where the stone can sit as a calm focal point. The slight inclusions seen at eye level speak to the gem that grew slowly and naturally, and they become part of the personal narrative of the jewel, a reminder that beauty is formed over time.

This moonstone is a single, individual expression of the earth, a translucent round cabochon that bridges ancient geology and contemporary design. When you choose it through The Natural Gemstone Company you are not only selecting a gem with precise specifications and impeccable finish, you are taking on a small piece of Ceylonese landscape and the stories embedded in it. If you would like us to advise on setting options, discuss secure shipping, or request additional views and documentation, we will be pleased to assist, and to ensure this 9.95 carat grey moonstone finds the setting that allows its inner light to become part of your own narrative.