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13.95 Ct. Salmon (Orangish Red) Coral from China
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Item ID: | K2313 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 40.5 Width: 14.4 Height: 5.1 |
Weight: | 13.95 Ct. |
Color: help | Salmon (Orangish Red) |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Freeform |
Cut: | Polished |
Cutting style: | Carving |
Enhancements: help | Dye Treated |
Origin: help | China |
Per carat price: help | $6 |
Presenting a remarkable, opaque salmon coral of 13.95 carat weight, this freeform carved gem is a study in warm, refined luxury, with dimensions of 40.50 by 14.40 by 5.10 millimeters, a polished cut, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish that reveals the stone s natural, silky sheen. Expertly carved to honor the organic contours of the material, this piece celebrates freeform beauty rather than geometric perfection, offering a presence that feels both intimate and majestic. The surface polish is exceptional, creating a satin glow that draws the eye like a fine silk garment under soft light. This coral has been dye treated to enrich its salmon, orangish red tones, the enhancement executed with restraint and respect for the stone s innate character, and the origin of this coral is China, a region known for producing coral of deep, resonant hues. Owning such a large, well finished specimen is a quiet proclamation of connoisseurship, a choice for the collector who values rarity, provenance, and the artisanal hand in lapidary work.
When compared to more common faceted gemstones, the charisma of this coral comes from its inner warmth and tactile luminosity rather than from optical brilliance that stems from refraction and dispersion, diamonds scintillate with fire, sapphires and rubies glow with depth through facets, but this coral offers a different kind of allure, a steady, enveloping radiance that complements skin and wardrobe with a soft, seductive intensity. Its opacity means it does not sparkle in the conventional sense, instead it possesses a soulful glow, a velvety saturation and an evenness of color that reads as both modern and timeless. The carving and polish transform the coral into an object that catches and holds light across its surface, making it exceptionally effective as a statement cabochon for a pendant, a centerpiece for a bespoke ring, or a museum worthy addition to a private collection. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this coral is offered to the discerning buyer who seeks an emblem of achievement and refined taste, a gem that speaks of heritage, careful enhancement, and singular beauty.
