Buyers considering this 6.55 carat marjan usually have a few practical questions. Here are the answers.

What colour is it?

A lighter red with a warm orange lean, rather than the very deep shade. It is easy to wear in daylight and looks friendly in silver.

Can coral go in a ring?

Yes, with care. It is soft, 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, so choose a bezel setting and avoid knocks, perfume and chlorinated water. At over six and a half carats it is a large coral, and a wide shank will feel more comfortable than a thin band.

Waxed or dyed?

Both happen in red coral. Message us the reference AG-RC-0010 and we will tell you what we know.

When it arrives, hold it under daylight and check that the red is even across the surface before deciding to keep it.

See other pieces on the red coral page, or the return policy for your options after delivery. Before you choose, read our red coral guide.

Pay the rider only after inspecting the stone; Karachi deliveries normally take 1–2 working days and other cities 2–4.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red coral, known in Urdu as Marjan, with a weight of 6.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,000 — roughly Rs. 1,374 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RC-0010 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, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. 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.