1.07 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Coral Pair from Italy

Like two small suns that slipped beneath an Italian horizon and were captured in stone, this matched pair of corals carries the warmth of a Mediterranean dusk. Each cabochon is round and opaque, softly domed to catch the light like a secret told close to the heart. The smaller gem weighs 0.49 carats and measures 6.16 by 6.20 by 2.01 mm, the companion weighs 0.58 carats and measures 6.27 by 6.17 by 2.29 mm, their sizes a gentle conversation rather than exact echo, a harmony that feels handcrafted by the sea itself. Their orange tones are medium intense, not shouted, but whispered, with an excellent polish that gives each surface a silken glow. When you hold them they seem to hold back a memory of warm water on sunlit skin, of tides that inscribe patience into coral gardens, of the slow shaping of beauty that takes time and care.

As a matched pair they are a study in balance, the slight difference in weight and depth lending a living quality that perfect symmetry cannot achieve. The cabochon cut softens edges and invites touch, making these corals ideal for settings where intimacy matters, for studs that press gently against the earlobe, for a ring that sits like a secret on the finger. These pieces are entirely natural, no enhancement, their color and character undisturbed by heat or dye, their surfaces given only the skillful hand of polish to reveal the inner glow. Origin Italy, Mediterranean by birth and story, each pebble carries the provenance of rocky coasts and artisanal tradition. Imagine them set in warm gold, or framed in a classic bezel, where the light will gather and spill across their domes like a small, captured sunrise.

Our commitment at The Natural Gemstone Company to ethical sourcing is woven into every step of the journey from sea to showcase, we partner with responsibly managed Mediterranean coral fisheries that operate under Italian permits and international regulations where applicable. These fisheries follow quota systems and seasonal closures that protect breeding cycles, and they employ selective, minimal impact harvesting methods that avoid destructive techniques. We work with local harvesters who have generations of knowledge of the reefs, and who are invested in stewardship of their waters, their practices guided by monitoring programs that assess coral beds and marine health. Traceability is central to our promise, we document each lot with harvest records and chain of custody details, and we make those records available to our clients upon request. In communities where coral is a living heritage, our partnerships aim to support fair wages, safe working conditions, and initiatives that give back to coastal conservation and habitat restoration, fostering a relationship between sustainability and quality.

To hold these corals is to hold a small story of place and care, an heirloom in the making that knows both the hush of the sea and the hands that brought it ashore. At The Natural Gemstone Company we imagine them paired and poised in settings that celebrate their natural aura, a tender engagement pair, a pair of delicate earrings, or an accent in a bespoke design that honors provenance and purpose. We stand by their natural origin and their unenhanced state, and we welcome conversation about custom mounting, certification, and the gentle stewardship of coral as a material of meaning. If you seek a gem that is at once intimate and worldly, that carries the light of Italy and the ethics of thoughtful sourcing, these round orange cabochon corals await, ready to become the quiet, warm center of your next cherished piece.