5.52 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Carnelian Pair from Brazil

These two carnelian cabochons begin their story deep within Brazil where silica rich sediments, heat, and time conspired to form these warm, translucent gems. At their source the rough carnelian nodules were collected by partners who prioritize low impact extraction, selective hand digging, careful waste management, and water recycling to protect the surrounding landscape and waterways. We sourced this matched pair through The Natural Gemstone Company with a focus on traceability, ensuring each stage of the journey is known, and each hand involved receives fair compensation. The stones present as oval cabochons weighing 2.87 carats and 2.65 carats respectively, with dimensions that measure 10.36 by 8.28 by 4.49 millimeters and 10.15 by 8.07 by 4.33 millimeters, and their origin is Brazil. These cabochons are transparent and show an intense reddish orange body color, they have been evaluated as eye clean at typical viewing distance, and they exhibit an excellent polish. Enhancement has been applied through dyeing to enrich and even out the hue, a common and accepted practice in carnelian that brings out the vivid tones you see in the photographs, and we disclose this enhancement openly as part of our commitment to honest representation.

From the moment the rough was selected, each step emphasized respect for the material and the people who work it. The cutters took care to preserve the natural translucency and the lively internal glow of the stone by choosing an oval cabochon silhouette that amplifies depth and warmth rather than hiding it with faceting. Under the dome the light breathes, revealing soft inner reflections and a consistent color intensity that translates into a wearable, sensual presence on the hand. With a clarity grade of eye clean the surface shows no distracting inclusions to the unaided eye, allowing the color and polish to be the stars. The dyeing enhancement was applied in a controlled, stable manner to intensify and harmonize the reddish orange tone, and the excellent polish was achieved through patient lapidary work that created a smooth, mirror like finish. These attributes make the pair ideal for a matched set of stud earrings, a complementary pair for a custom pendant duo, or for a coordinated ring set, where their paired sizes and proportions will sit symmetrically and comfortably. Because they are cabochons they lend themselves beautifully to bezel settings that celebrate their warm glow and protect the profile of each stone.

When you choose these carnelians you are not only selecting a pair of gemstones with beautiful color and proportions, you are carrying forward a story of responsible sourcing, thoughtful craftsmanship, and cultural connection. At The Natural Gemstone Company we work directly with small scale and artisanal mining communities and with cutting houses that use water reclamation, site rehabilitation, and lower impact extraction techniques, so that the beauty of the gems we offer reflects a respect for the places they come from. We provide full disclosure about origin and enhancement, and we are happy to share further documentation and photographs from the sourcing and cutting process upon request. To care for dyed carnelians we recommend avoiding strong household chemicals and prolonged exposure to very high heat, and to clean them gently with mild soap and a soft cloth or brush. If you would like to commission a custom setting, or to see how these stones pair with different metals and design ideas, our team can advise on mounts that enhance the warm reddish orange tone while offering protection and longevity. These two Brazilian cabochons are more than matched gems, they are kept memories of earth and hands, ready to be set and worn as a small, enduring story of nature, craft, and conscientious choice.