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

This beautiful pair of opaque corals weighs 2.46 carats and 2.50 carats respectively, each fashioned into a round cabochon measuring 10.02 x 10.05 x 3.42 mm and 9.85 x 9.70 x 3.69 mm, the stones display vivid orange color intensity, with uniform saturation across the surfaces, excellent polish producing strong luster, and a cabochon cut that emphasizes color and surface sheen, they are opaque which is typical for gem quality precious coral, and present clean to the eye surfaces with minimal natural grain or small growth structures that add character without detracting from visual appeal, because there is no enhancement the color and surface are wholly natural, enhancing rarity and collector interest, the careful matching in size, tone, and dome height makes this pair ideal for matched jewelry applications such as earrings or cufflinks, where symmetry and balance are essential.

From a gemological perspective, coral is graded by color intensity, tone, surface condition, and absence of treatments, and this pair rates highly in each category, origin from Italy is significant because Mediterranean coral has a long history in high end jewelry and is prized for its warm, saturated hues and fine skeletal structure, traits that distinguish it from many other sources, for educated buyers the combination of natural, untreated material, vivid color, excellent polish, and precise cabochon proportions confers both aesthetic and investment value, at The Natural Gemstone Company we document provenance and confirm no enhancement, which supports long term value and collector confidence, these corals are well suited to classic and contemporary settings, they respond best to gentle cleaning and should be protected from acids and prolonged exposure to heat to preserve integrity and color, for bespoke commissions or further grading details our team can provide additional photomicrographs and handling recommendations to assist with design and valuation, please contact us for further documentation and pricing.