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12.40 Ct. Coral from China
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Item ID: | K2309 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 38.3 Width: 11.3 Height: 5.2 |
Weight: | 12.40 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Freeform |
Cut: | N/A |
Cutting style: | Bead |
Enhancements: help | Polishing |
Origin: help | China |
Per carat price: help | $6 |
Across cultures and centuries coral has been treasured as a bridge between the depths of the sea and the enduring traditions of human adornment, and this freeform orange coral offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a living continuation of that legacy. From ancient Mediterranean amulets to imperial Chinese collections, coral has carried meanings of protection, vitality, and refined taste, and collectors have long sought pieces that speak to history as well as beauty. This specimen captures that timeless spirit in a natural silhouette that evokes the branching rhythms of the ocean, yet it also reflects the careful hand of modern lapidary craft through its excellent polish. The intense orange hue is immediate and memorable, a color that reads as classic and ceremonial, and the piece is presented with an enhancement of polishing that honors the coral rather than altering its intrinsic character.
For the connoisseur who values provenance and exacting detail, this coral weighs 12.40 carats, in a freeform shape, and is opaque in body. Its dimensions measure 38.30 by 11.30 by 5.20 mm, and the cut is noted as not applicable, the form speaking for itself in natural lines and curves. Color intensity is intense, and the surface finish is excellent due to professional polishing, enhancement polishing being the single treatment applied. The origin of this coral is China, a region with a deep and storied appreciation for red and orange corals in both jewelry and cultural objects. This piece is perfectly suited for a pendant that honors classical motifs, a pendant that will sit as a focal point in a heritage collection, or a bespoke commission where the freeform shape can be set to celebrate its organic form. As with all fine coral, gentle care is advised to maintain its polish and hue, and its organic origin makes it a noble choice for collectors who respect natural materials with living histories. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this coral not only as a material object, but as a wearable fragment of tradition, ready to become part of a new lineage of cherished pieces.
