Before anything else, a word on how marjan is handled. Red coral is routinely waxed to bring up its shine, and dyed pieces do circulate in the market, so a careful buyer asks the question instead of assuming. Please ask us.

What we can tell you about this piece

This is a 3.4 carat natural red coral, priced at Rs. 4,650, which works out to about Rs. 1,368 per carat. Quote GS-RC-0001 on WhatsApp (+92 308 887 3888) and we will pass on what we know about its finish. If you want a firm answer, an independent lab test can be arranged on request.

Coral is an organic material and sits at 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which is soft by gemstone standards. Hard knocks scratch it, and perfume, sweat and acidic cleaners dull it. It suits a pendant or an occasional ring better than a daily-wear band. After wearing, wipe it with a dry soft cloth and keep it in its own pouch, away from harder stones.

To see how this one sits against its neighbours, look through the red coral collection. The per-carat figure makes comparison quick, since coral prices rise with size and with the evenness of the surface.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our red coral guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red coral, known in Urdu as Marjan, with a weight of 3.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,650 — roughly Rs. 1,368 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-RC-0001 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale red coral rates 3 to 4. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy red coral from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every red coral for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Red coral (marjan) is often waxed to improve lustre, and some coral is dyed. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.