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

This pair of oval carnelians presents a precise combination of size, weight, and lapidary quality, ideal for connoisseurs who prioritize technical detail. The individual weights are 3.48 carats and 3.22 carats, with identical dimensions of 10.24 by 8.15 by 5.34 millimeters, and both stones are fashioned into classic cabochon profiles. The cabochon cutting emphasizes a smooth, evenly domed surface, symmetrical oval outline, and a well controlled base plane, resulting in consistent light return across each dome. Clarity is evaluated as eye clean at eye level, indicating the absence of visible inclusions that would distract from the visual uniformity. Color is described as orangey red with intense saturation and a medium to medium dark tone, the saturation being enhanced through dyeing, which has been applied to improve color uniformity and to stabilize the rich hue. The polish is excellent, exhibiting a high gloss luster with minimal surface abrasions, and the domes show crisp highlights that trace the curvature without pinholes or polish haze.

From a craftsmanship perspective these pieces reflect deliberate lapidary technique, including careful preforming to retain maximum material for depth of color, progressive grinding to refine dome geometry, and final lap polishing typically executed with cerium oxide or equivalent fine abrasives to achieve mirror quality. The matching exercise for this pair focused on harmonizing weight distribution, dome height, and optical response to ensure compatibility in paired jewelry applications. Given the dye enhancement, it is recommended that settings minimize exposure to aggressive solvents and prolonged high heat, and that ultrasonic cleaning be avoided as a precaution. These carnelian cabochons are sourced from Brazil, and are presented with full disclosure of enhancement methods. The Natural Gemstone Company offers these stones for designers and collectors seeking matched, high polish cabochons with intense orangey red color, stable dye treatment, and meticulous lapidary finishing suitable for matched earrings or paired inlays.