Someone who wants a deep red coral for a ring, and is willing to pay a little more for colour, will like this 6.35 carat marjan. The red is saturated and even, the shade many buyers have in mind when they ask for moonga.

Price and weight

It is listed at Rs. 12,380, about Rs. 1,950 per carat. Deeper reds generally sit higher on the per-carat scale than paler coral, so the figure is no surprise. The weight is comfortable for a gents' ring while still working on a larger ladies' piece.

Looking after it

With a Mohs hardness of 3 to 4, coral wants a bezel setting and a gentle routine: no perfume, no chlorinated water, and a wipe with a soft cloth when you take it off. Waxing is frequent and some coral is dyed, so ask about GS-RC-0009 and we will share what we know. The red coral page has other tones to compare. At this weight the stone will look best in a plain setting that lets the colour do the talking.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind. 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 6.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 12,380 — roughly Rs. 1,950 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-RC-0009 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.