Known in Urdu as Marjan

Natural Red Coral (Marjan) Stone in Pakistan

Red coral, called marjan in Pakistan and moonga across the subcontinent, is the one stone in our collection that was grown rather than mined. It is the skeleton of colonies of tiny sea creatures, built up over decades, and that slow growth together with strict harvesting limits is what makes fine coral valuable. Below the stones you will find how to judge colour and origin, how to spot dyed and reconstituted coral, and how to care for a marjan ring.