Placed beside other gems, 8.95 carats sounds modest; placed among red coral, it is a large stone. Coral is usually finished as a cabochon, and a piece of this weight will cover a good part of a finger, so it suits a bold ring or a pendant more than a delicate band.

This marjan shows a deep, evenly saturated red and is priced at Rs. 16,880, about Rs. 1,886 per carat. Quote GS-RC-0027 when you write to us on WhatsApp.

When choosing coral of any size, look at the evenness of the red, the smoothness of the polish and whether the colour looks the same near the edges as in the centre. Waxing to improve lustre is routine and some coral is dyed, so ask what the seller knows; we will tell you what we know about this piece. Coral is soft at 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which is why a bezel is the usual recommendation for a stone this size.

The rest of the range is in our red coral category.

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 8.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,880 — roughly Rs. 1,886 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-RC-0027 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.