Gemstones: Moonstone Parure - 191.24 TCW. India. ... (Total: 62 Items)

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Gemstones: Moonstone Parure - 191.24 TCW
India

This ethereal suite of Moonstones offers a captivating display of natural elegance, defined by optical phenomena and quiet sophistication. Composed of 62 beautifully matched oval cabochon-cut stones, this graceful necklace showcases the gem's signature adularescence - a billowing, silvery-blue glow that seems to float just beneath the surface of each stone with a sharp chatoyancy or cat's-eye. The gems are arranged here as a strand that gently tapers toward the center, culminating in a serene pendant drop formed by two larger, vertically stacked Moonstone cabochons, enhancing the piece's fluid silhouette and visual harmony. Each stone has been expertly cut and polished into a smooth cabochon, a shape that enhances the Moonstone's mysterious phenomena. The two larger drop stones are semi-translucent with a soft white bodycolor and notable adularescence, with high domes, rounded girdles, and flat-cut bases. The largest stone weighs 24.40 carats and measures 21.24 x 15.18 x 10.08 mm, while the smaller cabochons feature strong chatoyancy and a translucent soft bluish white bodycolor, along with a mix of medium and high domes with beveled girdles and flat-cut bases. Each of the smaller cabochons weighs approximately 2.60 carats and measures 9.90 x 8.00 x 5.15 mm. The soft sheen, translucent bodycolor, and tone give the piece an otherworldly charm, making it as appropriate for daywear as it is for evening refinement. This necklace, in pristine condition and thoughtfully composed, is a radiant example of subtle beauty and timeless appeal. Whether worn as a standalone statement or as individual pieces, this Moonstone strand evokes both vintage romance and contemporary minimalism-an enchanting addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Total Carat Weight: 191.24

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