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

This pair of pear shape carnelians is presented as matched cabochons, weighing 3.92 carats and 4.00 carats, with precise dimensions of 11.93 x 7.88 x 5.64 mm and 11.97 x 7.97 x 5.75 mm, respectively. Both stones exhibit a classic pear outline with symmetrical outlines and well centered apex points, and the cabochon cutting emphasizes a smooth domed profile with consistent dome height across the pair, resulting in excellent optical uniformity when set. The material is transparent carnelian with an intense reddish orange hue, the hue being described as reddish orange, the tone falling in the medium to medium dark range, and the saturation registering as intense, producing strong color presence under standard lighting. Surface finish is exceptional, with an excellent polish yielding high luster and minimal surface abrasion, and the cutting shows careful attention to the girdle and pavilion contours to ensure comfortable seated fit in bezel or collet mounts.

From a gemological perspective these pieces are microcrystalline quartz, with typical refractive index around 1.53 to 1.54 and specific gravity approximately 2.58 to 2.64, and a Mohs hardness near 6.5 to 7, making them suitable for everyday wear when properly set. The pair originates from Brazil, and the enhancement status is dye treated, a conventional and disclosed treatment used to intensify and even out the natural coloration, applied with stable dye systems to improve uniformity and visual appeal. Craftsmanship techniques employed include precision cabochon shaping on diamond laps to achieve the even dome geometry, progressive grit polishing to attain the glass like finish, and careful matching of weight, dimension, and color to produce a harmonious pair for matched jewelry applications. The stones are particularly well suited to matched drop earrings, pendant pairs, and matched bezel mounted designs, and they respond exceptionally well to warm metal tones such as 18 carat yellow gold that enhance the reddish orange saturation.

The Natural Gemstone Company offers these two cabochons as a matched pair with full disclosure of origin and enhancement, and they are inspected for symmetry, polish, and color matching as part of our quality protocol. For clients seeking technical specifications for design integration, we can provide placement tolerances based on the stated dimensions, recommended setting clearances to accommodate the domed profile, and guidance on metal choice and mounting technique to optimize both security and visual impact.