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

This pair of opaque corals presents precise technical attributes suitable for a discerning collector or designer. The two stones weigh 0.72 carats and 0.73 carats respectively, each cut to a marquise outline in a cabochon style. Exact dimensions are 9.99 x 4.90 x 2.45 mm and 9.95 x 4.86 x 2.47 mm, indicating an outstanding match in length, width, and height, and a negligible weight variance of 0.01 carat. Color is graded as medium intense orange with uniform distribution across the surfaces, and the polish is rated excellent, producing a deep, mirror like surface reflection. There has been no enhancement, and the material is documented as originating from Italy, confirming the natural and untreated character of the pieces.

From a lapidary and mounting perspective the marquise cabochon form requires precise preforming and symmetric beveling to maintain tip integrity while achieving the elongated eye shape. The rounded domes and even profiles demonstrate controlled material removal and gradual curvature, optimizing the light return for an opaque organic gem. The low to medium dome heights of 2.45 mm and 2.47 mm make these pieces well suited to bezel and flush settings that protect the delicate points, while still allowing the marquise silhouette to read clearly in a profile view. The excellent polish indicates final finishing with fine abrasives and compounds to remove micro abrasions, yielding continuous specular highlights rather than facet boundaries, which is expected for cabochon work.

Color evaluation and practical considerations emphasize the value of natural, untreated coral with consistent medium intense orange tone. The uniformity between the two stones supports symmetrical paired applications such as matched earrings or a mirrored pendant pair, where small tolerances in dimensions and weight are critical. As organic gem material, these corals should be set with protection for the tips and against sharp knocks, and cared for by avoiding strong acids and prolonged exposure to high heat. For customers seeking responsibly sourced, finely finished natural coral, The Natural Gemstone Company offers these Italian origin marquise cabochons as a technically excellent matched pair ready for precision jewelry fabrication.