13.48 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Salmon (Orange) Coral Pair from Australia

This pair of beautiful opaque corals from Australia presents as a matched set with individual weights of 6.86 carats and 6.62 carats, making them substantial and well balanced for a variety of jewelry applications, particularly elegant drop earrings. Each stone is fashioned in a fancy drop shape and cut to the dimensions 17.80 x 7.20 x 7.60 mm and 18.20 x 7.20 x 7.20 mm, respectively, which yields pleasing symmetry and proportion when set. The color is a salmon orange with intense color intensity, a hue prized for its warm saturation and versatility when paired with both yellow and white metals. The surface finish is noted as excellent polish, and the stones are opaque in clarity, as is characteristic for quality corals, showing smooth, even surfaces with a natural organic luster. Enhancement is none, the corals are untreated, and this untreated status combined with Australian origin enhances their desirability for buyers who prioritize natural provenance and minimal intervention.

From a connoisseurship and grading perspective these corals rate highly in the key areas that determine value for educated buyers, namely color uniformity, surface integrity, size, and origin provenance. For opaque organic gems such as coral, traditional gem clarity metrics are replaced by an emphasis on absence of pits, fractures, or visible repairs, and these pieces show excellent surface condition and polish, indicating careful cutting and finishing. The intense salmon color is a principal value driver, and the fact that the pair is well matched in tone and shape makes them ideal for high end matched jewelry, where consistency is critical. The Australian origin is noteworthy because provenance contributes to collectibility and market confidence, and the lack of enhancement further positions these corals as premium natural material. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present them with full disclosure of weights, measurements, cut and enhancement status, and we recommend setting them in protective bezel or secure prong settings and avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight to preserve their surface polish and color. These corals will appeal to buyers seeking organic, untreated gemstones with strong aesthetic impact and reliable documentation from a trusted source.