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

This matched pair of Italian coral cabochons from The Natural Gemstone Company stands apart from the usual market offerings because each piece is entirely natural, untreated, and exquisitely finished, offering true Mediterranean provenance and aesthetic integrity. The two opaque marquise corals weigh 0.61 carats and 0.71 carats respectively, with dimensions of 9.80 by 5.03 by 3.03 mm and 9.83 by 5.11 by 2.33 mm. They display vivid orange color intensity, a smooth cabochon dome, and an excellent polish that brings out the warm glow unique to high quality Italian coral. Unlike many corals on the market that have been dyed, stabilized, or bleached to achieve uniformity, these pieces require no enhancement, which preserves their natural character and long term value, and which appeals to connoisseurs and collectors who prefer authenticity over artificially improved material.

When compared with other orange gemstones commonly offered as alternatives, such as spessartine garnet, orange sapphire, or synthetic coral, these Italian marquise cabochons offer a distinctive combination of organic texture, warm translucence, and wearable size that is difficult to replicate. Where garnets and sapphires deliver brilliance, these corals provide an even, velvety surface that reads as elegant and understated in bezel settings, and as bold and vintage in open mountings. Compared to mass market coral that may show surface irregularities or dull polish, this pair exhibits consistent polish and tight color saturation, making them ideal for matched earrings, delicate pendant pairs, or as accent stones in custom designs. The marquise shape enhances design versatility, allowing jewelers to orient the stones vertically for elongated silhouettes, or horizontally for stylized, contemporary looks. From a value standpoint, natural untreated Italian coral of this quality is increasingly scarce, and choosing these cabochons from The Natural Gemstone Company means investing in rare material that will retain desirability and market relevance over time. If you prefer gemstones with documented origin, no enhancements, and an artisanal appeal that differs from more common faceted gems, this pair is a superior choice.