35.29 Ct. Cabochon Coral from Italy

There is a quiet way that true beauty speaks, a soft language of hue and curve that invites you to pause and imagine a lifetime of mornings and whispered promises, and this pear shaped orange coral answers that call with a warm, coral heart. Picture a gentle teardrop, carved by time into a perfect pear shape, its cabochon surface rounded and luminous like the last light of sunset held in stone. At 35.29 carat the weight is generous, a substantial presence that rests against the skin like a secret kept close, and its dimensions of 14.50 x 10.00 x 4.50 mm give it an elegant balance between boldness and wearability. The color sits in a medium intense band of orange, not shouting but glowing, as if tiny embers of a summer dusk have been set to sleep beneath an excellent polish that makes each curve reflect the world in tender, softened light. Opaque in its nature, this coral invites touch and closeness, asking to be held in the palm and admired, a piece that feels ancient and immediate at once.

I have walked many markets and examined many treasures, and when a stone of such honest origin is offered, it speaks of place and craft, of the ocean and the hands that shaped it, and this coral comes from Italy, a lineage of Mediterranean warmth and artisanal tradition. There is no enhancement to cloud its story, no heat, no dye, no treatment, simply the pure, natural voice of coral as it grew and colored itself beneath distant seas, preserved and polished to reveal its best self. The cabochon cut celebrates the material, smoothing away facets so that the eye can drink in unbroken color and form, and the excellent polish is a promise of care, a final caress that allows highlights to sing across its surface. For those who seek authenticity, knowing that this gem carries no enhancement is like discovering a letter written in a familiar hand, unaltered and true, and as your guide at The Natural Gemstone Company I am proud to present this coral as a genuine expression of natural beauty.

Imagine this pear of orange coral set where love is declared, cradled in warm gold or wrapped in the cool arms of platinum, hung as a pendant above a collarbone or held at the center of a ring to mark an engagement that is both modern and timeless. Its medium intense orange will breathe new life into classic designs, pairing with moonlit diamonds that echo its polish, or standing alone in a bezel that honors its soft, rounded silhouette. Consider a delicate halo of small white gems to frame the coral, like moonbeams gathered to admire a sunset. Envision bands that curve to mirror the pear shape, settings that keep the coral close to skin so that its warmth can be a quiet companion, and custom designs where the coral is the heart and every line of metal becomes a verse in a shared story. For brides who dream of something different, this stone offers a romance that is tactile and poetic, its Mediterranean origin whispering of coastal vows and evening air cooled by the sea.

Caring for coral is an intimate practice, a ritual of gentleness that ensures its color and surface remain as deep and luminous as the day you chose it, and we at The Natural Gemstone Company are here to guide you through that care with the same tenderness with which we present the stone. Keep it away from harsh chemicals and strong heat, clean it with a soft cloth and warm water, and store it separately so its excellent polish cannot be marred by harder jewels. When you hold this 35.29 carat pear shaped orange coral, with its measured 14.50 x 10.00 x 4.50 mm dimensions, with its cabochon cut and medium intense color, with the assurance of no enhancement and the provenance of Italy, you are taking home more than an object, you are choosing a companion for moments that matter. Let it be a ring that closes a promise, a pendant that remembers a first kiss, a piece that gathers anniversaries like little shells on a shore. If you would like to imagine settings, to hear more about matched stones, or to arrange a private viewing, I will be honored to walk with you through every detail, because every gem at The Natural Gemstone Company carries a story, and this orange coral is ready to begin yours.