0.34 Ct. Cabochon Coral from Italy

This listing presents one beautiful opaque red coral, 0.34 carat, oval shape with precise dimensions 6.11 x 4.04 x 1.59 mm, produced from natural Italian material and supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company. The specimen has been fashioned as a traditional cabochon with a smooth domed profile and a low to medium dome height owing to the 1.59 mm thickness, which preserves the coral blank while maximizing face up area. The cutting profile demonstrates careful preforming and shaping to maintain symmetry across the oval outline, with even curvature from table to skirt and a neat termination that facilitates secure bezel mounting. The polish is excellent, delivering a uniform bright luster across the surface with clean, mirror like highlights that indicate a fine final lap polish, consistent with the use of progressively finer abrasives and a soft polishing compound selected for organic material.

Color grading is vivid red with consistent saturation across the face, exhibiting minimal banding or mottling and no detectable dye or other enhancement, certified as untreated. The piece is opaque, which is typical for Corallium type material from Mediterranean sources, and the tight grain structure contributes to its dense, silky visual texture. From a lapidary and setting perspective, the cabochon thickness and oval proportions are ideal for bezels and closed back mountings, and the shallow dome reduces the risk of impact damage while enabling contemporary low profile settings. For craftsmen and collectors, this coral responds well to hand setting and fine wire work, and it pairs predictably with warm metals such as 18 karat gold or rose gold to accentuate the vivid red tone. Care recommendations include avoiding prolonged exposure to acids, strong heat, and ultrasonic cleaning, and storing the cabochon separately to prevent abrasion. As with all natural organic gemstones, this untreated Italian coral represents a collectible quality material, suitable for high end bespoke pieces or as a striking accent in a multi stone composition.