Nearly seven carats is plenty of coral for a gents' ring. This 6.9 carat marjan is a lighter red with a warm orange lean, easy on the eye in daylight.

Coral grows as the branching skeleton of tiny sea animals, and that organic origin is why it feels warm in the hand and why it is soft: 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale. A heavy stone like this is best held in a bezel on a wide shank, kept away from perfume, chlorinated water and strong cleaners. Wipe it with a damp soft cloth and dry it straight away.

Waxing is common and some coral is dyed. Message us on WhatsApp with the reference AG-RC-0013 and we will tell you what we know about this piece; that number is also the quickest way for us to pull up this exact stone.

Other tones are shown in the red coral section if you want to compare before deciding. A lighter red like this tends to look brighter in silver, while gold makes it read warmer.

Before you choose, read our red coral guide.

We deliver across Pakistan on Cash on Delivery, so the stone is checked before you pay. Karachi orders typically arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red coral, known in Urdu as Marjan, with a weight of 6.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,380 — roughly Rs. 1,359 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RC-0013 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.