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0.78 Ct. Salmon (Orange) Cabochon Coral from Italy
Item ID: | K12119 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.48 Width: 6.41 Height: 2.69 |
Weight: | 0.78 Ct. |
Color: help | Salmon (Orange) |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Italy |
Per carat price: help | $21 |
From the hidden gardens beneath the Mediterranean sea, this salmon orange coral begins its long and patient journey, shaped by the delicate work of tiny polyps over generations, and arriving to us from the storied coasts of Italy, where coral has been treasured for centuries. Gathered with care by experienced collectors who know how to read the sea, each piece carries the memory of sunlit waters and sheltered coves, a living fragment of marine history that connects wearer and origin. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that lineage, tracing this coral back to its Italian roots and preserving its natural character without any enhancement, so the warmth you see is exactly how the ocean intended it.
Skilled lapidaries then take this 0.78 carat gem and reveal its inner glow, shaping it into a perfect round shape and cabochon cut that emphasizes its smooth, opaque surface, and giving it an excellent polish that reflects soft light like a quiet sunrise. The dimensions of this specimen measure 6.48 by 6.41 by 2.69 mm, and its medium color intensity offers a balanced salmon orange tone that is both lively and wearable. Free from treatments, this coral maintains its authenticity, and the cabochon form enhances its depth and tactile appeal, making it ideal for a bezel setting, a pendant, or an heirloom ring that will be worn close to the heart.
Beyond its physical attributes, this coral carries cultural resonance, echoing Italian traditions where coral has symbolized protection, passion, and connection to the sea, and where artisans have long paired such gems with fine metals and thoughtful design. Imagine this warm, rounded cabochon set into a simple gold bezel to let its color sing, or framed by milgrain and diamonds for a vintage inspired statement that tells a story. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in presenting gems that offer provenance, character, and integrity, and we invite you to consider this Italian coral as a distinctive element in your next creation, a gemstone that brings the sea and centuries of craftsmanship into a piece that will be cherished for years.
