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

This matched pair of carnelians from The Natural Gemstone Company weighs 3.92 carats and 4.00 carats respectively, and presents as classic pear shaped cabochons with dimensions of 11.93 x 7.88 x 5.64 millimeters and 11.97 x 7.97 x 5.75 millimeters. The cutting style is a smooth domed cabochon rather than a faceted pavilion, with a well controlled profile that emphasizes the stones natural translucency and color saturation, the apex is centered and the outline is symmetric which facilitates precision bezel and prong settings. Color is a vivid reddish orange with intense color intensity, uniformly distributed across each stone, and the surface finish is an excellent polish that yields clean, even reflections without polish lines or surface pits visible at typical loupe magnifications. Clarity is evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, indicating no inclusions that detract from the visual depth or color flow when set, and the pieces are dye treated, a common enhancement for carnelian that enriches hue and uniformity, disclosed here for accurate appraisal and care guidance.

In terms of craftsmanship and practical use these cabochons are well suited to matched earring pairs, pendant centers, or accent stones in designer settings where matched weight, shape, and color are critical, the close dimensional parity of the pair enables tight tolerance tandem mounting with minimal bezel adjustment. The dye enhancement improves color stability under ordinary wear, however exposure to prolonged heat, strong solvents, and aggressive ultrasonic cleaning should be avoided to maintain color integrity, routine cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water is recommended. For mounting, a low profile bezel with internal padding or a secure prong arrangement that contacts only the girdle is optimal to preserve the polished dome and prevent stress concentration, setting metals with a warm tone will harmonize with the reddish orange saturation. These Brazilian origin carnelians exemplify measured lapidary control and color optimization, and The Natural Gemstone Company remains available to provide additional loupe images, matching reports, and bespoke setting recommendations for this pair.