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2.38 Ct. Coral from Italy
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Item ID: | K3909 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.07 Width: 10.01 Height: 2.44 |
Weight: | 2.38 Ct. |
Color: help | Salmon and White |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Carving |
Cutting style: | Cameo |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Italy |
Per carat price: help | $20 |
This oval coral measures 14.07 x 10.01 x 2.44 mm and weighs 2.38 carats, presented as an opaque salmon and white specimen with a carving cut executed as a bas relief cameo, the white layer raised against a salmon ground. The piece exhibits medium color intensity, with a balanced saturation that preserves the natural two tone contrast between the white overlay and the warm salmon body. The carving is precise, with defined hair and facial contours that read crisply against the background, and the limited thickness of 2.44 mm results in a refined, shallow relief rather than a deep intaglio, an outcome consistent with thin cameo practice. The surface shows an excellent polish, producing a soft satiny luster across both the white and salmon areas, and edge transitions are smooth which reflects careful finishing and attention to micro tooling. This coral is natural and untreated, enhancement none, and provenance is Italy, which is consistent with Mediterranean red coral material historically used for cameo carving.
From a gemological and practical perspective the specimen is organic in origin and registers a Mohs hardness in the 3 to 4 range, making it relatively soft and susceptive to abrasion, acids, and heat, therefore it is ideally mounted in a protective bezel or in a low profile pendant setting that minimizes exposure and impact. Because the carving occupies most of the obverse surface, a closed back or shadow box mount will both protect the relief and accentuate the two tone contrast. Warm metal tones such as 14 karat or 18 karat gold will complement the salmon hue and maintain visual harmony with traditional cameo aesthetics. Cleaning should be performed with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding ultrasonic and steam cleaners, and strong acids must be avoided to preserve the organic structure and polish. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this Italian carved coral as a distinctive collector grade cameo, suitable for bespoke jewelry applications where provenance, natural state, and carving quality are prioritized.
