1.73 Ct. Coral from Italy

From the warm, shallow waters off the Italian coastline, where fishermen have long told stories of treasures in the sea, comes a small treasure of a different kind, a single, beautiful opaque orange coral, 1.73 carats, that carries with it the quiet poetry of the Mediterranean, the color of a summer dawn reflected on calm water. This round shape gem, cut as a bead with a gently domed profile, measures 7.20 x 7.14 x 4.66 mm, and it invites the touch through its excellent polish, and the eye through its warm, medium color intensity. There is a simplicity to its presence that speaks of old world craft and living tradition, a softness that is at once intimate and noble. At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish stones like this for their story as much as their beauty, and we present this coral without any enhancement, a natural, honest expression of a marine world that has shaped it over time.

The journey from sea to setting is a story of patience and hands that know the material well, a passing of knowledge from the divers and harvesters who understand where to find coral of character, through cutters who respect the organic structure, to the studio where the final polish brings out a gentle glow. In Italy coral has been valued for centuries, used in amulets, rosaries, and ornament, believed by many to carry protective and warming qualities. This specimen traveled from its origin to skilled artisans who chose the bead cut to celebrate the coral surface rather than obscure it, to create a perfectly rounded form that sits comfortably against skin, catching light across a smooth dome. The absence of enhancements means that every nuance of its peach to orange tone is unaltered, a true reflection of its provenance and the patient hands that prepared it for the moment it finds a home.

As a gemstone for design, this coral offers a rare combination of modest scale and remarkable presence, ideal for an intimate, striking gift for someone special. Picture it set as a single elegant solitaire on a ring, the warm orb resting at the center of a simple band, or suspended as a pendant that echoes the rhythm of the sea when it moves against the skin. Paired in a delicate pair of earrings, the matched warmth will frame the face with a soft glow, and when set in a bezel or claw that respects its round form, the coral becomes a wearable story, a daily reminder of a place and a moment. Its 1.73 carat weight gives it substance without imposing, and the 7.20 x 7.14 x 4.66 mm dimensions make it versatile for bespoke jewelry, from classic settings to contemporary designs. For those seeking a meaningful present, this coral combines aesthetic charm with the added weight of authenticity, because it is unenhanced and true to its Italian origin.

Gifting this coral is more than presenting a pretty object, it is offering a connection to a region and to a tradition, an heirloom in the making that can carry personal significance for anniversaries, birthdays, or simply to mark a milestone. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are available to assist with design choices, to advise on settings that protect and flatter this bead cut coral, and to talk through options for accompanying pieces that complete a thoughtful gift. Our experience with natural corals allows us to recommend metals and settings that harmonize with the medium color intensity and preserve the smooth polish that makes this gem so tactile. If you are imagining a gift that will be noticed for its elegance, its story, and its subtle strength, this 1.73 carat Italian coral is a perfect choice, a warm, luminous token from the sea, ready to be transformed into jewelry that will be treasured for years to come.