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

This matched pair of natural corals presents a technically precise profile for connoisseurs seeking authentic Mediterranean material, each stone described with exacting metrics for appraisal and design. The pair weighs 0.54 carats and 0.64 carats respectively, with diameters and heights measured at 4.33 x 4.32 x 4.43 mm for the smaller element, and 4.55 x 4.41 x 4.48 mm for the larger element, confirming a close dimensional harmony suited to matched applications. Both pieces are round cabochon cuts, exhibiting the traditional domed profile preferred for coral, and they are opaque in body with a medium intense orangish red color intensity that reads consistently across each dome. The polish is excellent, producing a smooth, lustrous surface that accentuates the material s natural satiny reflection, and no enhancements have been applied, which preserves the coral s unaltered optical and structural properties. Origin is Italy, a provenance that is relevant to sourcing records and to expectations of natural growth patterns, and under magnification the material shows uniform grain structure and subtle concentric growth lines rather than fractures or filler, information that matters for setting and for long term stability of the gem.

From a craftsmanship standpoint these cabochons offer a number of precise considerations for setting and design, and their dimensions and profiles dictate specific seat and bezel parameters. The shallow to medium dome profile reduces the overall crown height when set, which can be exploited to maintain low profile studs or to achieve a contemporary flush bezel in a ring application, while the consistent round outlines simplify jig and mandrel sizing for mills and bezel die cutters. Because the two stones are not identical in diameter and weight, a meticulous lapidary or jeweler will account for a 0.10 carat weight difference and a 0.22 mm maximum difference in diameter by customizing bezel lip widths and seat depths so that the visual table plane sits level when mounted as a matched pair. The medium intense orangish red color performs best against warm metal tones, therefore yellow gold and rose gold settings will intensify the hue and create a chromatic unity, whereas white metal settings will present a cooler contrast that isolates the coral color for a graphic contemporary effect. Closed back settings will yield a deeper appearing saturation, while open back or thin bezel seats will allow ambient light interaction with the surface polish and the natural luster.

Designers who value personalized execution will find these corals especially adaptable, and The Natural Gemstone Company offers bespoke consultation to translate the stones technical profile into tailored jewelry. The matched pair is ideal for near identical stud earrings, where attention to bezel thickness, peg placement, and post alignment will ensure mirror symmetry, and they can also be converted into paired pendants with custom bails that maintain the cabochon silhouette. For more complex commissions the stones can be integrated into cluster work, flanked by melee diamonds or warm colored accent gems such as garnet or citrine, the contrast providing a calibrated palette and retaining the coral s visual precedence. Technical options available include slight reprofiling to equalize height if a completely flush appearance is required, precision drilling for bead or bead and cap applications, and selection of bezel seat depth to control face elevation, all of which will be documented given the stones untreated status. For any bespoke project The Natural Gemstone Company provides full dimensional and weight data, recommendations for metal thickness and mounting method, and a staging mockup to confirm proportions, ensuring that the finished piece leverages the corals material stability, color properties, and cabochon geometry for a refined, personalized outcome.