Red Coral
About red coral
Red Coral (Moonga) is the gemstone of Mangal (Mars) and one of the nine Navratna. Unlike most rashi ratan it is organic rather than mineral — formed from the skeletons of marine coral polyps — and is traditionally worn on the ring finger in gold or copper. It is associated with courage, physical energy, drive and, in traditional practice, with remedies for Mangal dosha. Every Moonga here is natural, certified, photographed as it is, and priced per ratti.
Why buy Moonga from Tushar Gems
- Italian and Japanese origin — the two sources most valued for even colour and a natural, untreated surface.
- Certified stones with laboratory reports, so you are not relying on a shopkeeper's word about dyed or reconstituted coral.
- Real photographs of the exact piece, in triangular, oval, capsule and round cuts.
- Trusted since 1998, with origin and treatment stated openly on every listing.
- Free gemstone recommendation before you buy.
What decides Red Coral price
Moonga is priced per ratti, and the rate depends on colour (an even, deep ox-blood red is the most valued; orange-red and pale pink sell for less), origin (Italian coral typically commands the highest rate, followed by Japanese), surface quality (free of pits, cracks and white patches) and size. Beware unusually cheap coral — dyed bamboo coral and reconstituted powder-and-resin pieces are widespread. A laboratory report is the only reliable protection, and every stone here carries one.
Red Coral (Moonga) FAQ
Answers to the questions our customers ask us most
How many ratti Moonga should I wear?
Red Coral is usually worn in a heavier weight than the mineral stones — commonly 6 to 12 ratti for adults. Your astrologer's reading should decide the exact weight; our team can match a certified stone to it.
Who should wear Red Coral?
It is generally recommended for Mesh (Aries) and Vrishchik (Scorpio) ascendants, during a Mars mahadasha, and traditionally as a remedy for Mangal dosha in the birth chart.
How do I spot fake Moonga?
Dyed coral often leaves colour on a cotton swab moistened with acetone, and reconstituted pieces show an unnaturally uniform, plastic-like surface. Natural coral shows fine growth striations. The dependable check is a laboratory report, which every stone in this collection carries.
Which day, finger and metal for Moonga?
Traditionally set in gold or copper and worn on the ring finger of the working hand, first worn on a Tuesday morning after energising.
See also White Coral (Safed Moonga), our Coral necklaces, the full Rashi Ratan collection, or all certified natural gemstones.
