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0.66 Ct. Salmon (Orangish Red) Cabochon Coral from Italy
Item ID: | K15528 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.1 Width: 5.1 Height: 2.38 |
Weight: | 0.66 Ct. |
Color: help | Salmon (Orangish Red) |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Italy |
Per carat price: help | $61 |
This elegant natural coral from The Natural Gemstone Company is a 0.66 carat oval cabochon, measuring 7.10 by 5.10 by 2.38 millimeters, presenting a vivid salmon, orangish red hue with an excellent polish. As an opaque gem, evaluation focuses on surface quality, uniformity of color, and overall finish rather than internal clarity, and this specimen scores highly on those metrics. The cabochon cut optimizes color saturation and surface luster, producing a smooth domed face that highlights the gemlock of the material and conceals any minor internal grain, while the excellent polish creates a bright reflective sheen with minimal surface blemishes. From a grading perspective, color intensity is the primary driver of value in coral, and this stone exhibits a vivid saturation that is consistent across the profile, combined with clean surface condition and precise oval proportions that support high quality settings in fine jewelry.
Origin is a decisive factor for buyers who value provenance, and Italian Mediterranean coral carries both historical cachet and market significance. Coral from Italian waters has been sought after for centuries, prized by collectors and connoisseurs for its rich historical use and its typically stable, deep tones, traits that often command a premium compared with more common sources. Importantly, this coral is unenhanced, indicating no dyeing, stabilization, or resin impregnation, which preserves its natural integrity and long term desirability. For the educated buyer, the combination of authentic Italian origin, no enhancements, meticulous cabochon work, and vivid color intensity makes this piece an attractive acquisition for both jewelry designers and collectors, offering aesthetic appeal and strong provenance. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the accuracy of these details, and we recommend setting this coral in a protective bezel or high quality mounting to maintain its surface polish and to highlight its warm salmon tones for generations of wear.
