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10.56 Ct. Cabochon Coral from Australia
This loose stone is available to ship now
Item ID: | K6559 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 18.45 Width: 12.7 Height: 5.79 |
Weight: | 10.56 Ct. |
Color: help | Orangish Red |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $100 |
From the cool southern waters of Australia this orangish red coral began as a living reef organism that slowly laid down its calcium carbonate skeleton over generations, a quiet work of nature that captured the ocean light and mineral whispers. Harvested responsibly by skilled divers who understand the fragile balance of marine ecosystems, this piece arrived at our workshop as a raw button of potential. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honored that journey, selecting the most vibrant section of the material for shaping, and preserving the coral character that makes it so evocative. The result is a beautifully opaque 10.56 carat oval shape coral, measured at 18.45 by 12.70 by 5.79 millimeters, with a cabochon cut that enhances its warm orangish red hue, vivid color intensity, and smooth, excellent polish. There has been no enhancement, so what you see is the original voice of the sea, steady and honest, ready to become a cherished piece with story and substance.
In the hands of our master cutters the coral was given a gentle dome and refined proportions that invite light to play across its surface without breaking the solid, tactile presence that coral is known for. That cabochon form not only highlights color saturation and polish, it also protects the material in wearable settings, making it ideal for a ring, pendant, or brooch that will be part of daily life as well as special moments. Because this coral is untreated, its depth of color and natural texture will continue to captivate over the years with minimal care, a soft polish and avoidance of harsh chemicals will keep its surface luminous. Culturally coral has been valued for protection and vitality across continents, and this Australian piece brings that heritage into the modern world, connecting the wearer to an ancient sea narrative. Choosing this coral from The Natural Gemstone Company means taking home more than a gem, it means carrying a preserved moment of ocean history, crafted with respect, and destined to be admired for generations.
