If you want a marjan that reads as properly red from across a room, 9.35 carats in a deep, evenly saturated shade is a good place to look. It suits a gents' ring or a larger pendant, and the weight gives the colour room to show.

Wearing it

Coral is soft, 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, so it rewards a protective setting. A bezel in silver or gold keeps the edge safe, and a wide shank spreads the weight. Take it off before swimming, cleaning or putting on fragrance, and wipe it dry with a soft cloth afterwards.

Treatment and reference

The reference is AG-RC-0029. Red coral is commonly waxed for lustre and some is dyed, so ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this piece. If you want independent confirmation, testing is your choice.

Compare it with others in the red coral collection. Before you choose, read our red coral guide.

Cash on Delivery lets you check it in hand before paying. Karachi parcels normally arrive in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, with 7 days for returns.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red coral, known in Urdu as Marjan, with a weight of 9.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 18,000 — roughly Rs. 1,925 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RC-0029 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.