Red Coral - Moonga Gemstone

Red coral, known as "Moonga" in Hindi, is a gemstone prized for its vibrant red hues and mystical properties. At Pramogh.com, we offer a diverse range of red coral gemstones sourced from premier locations worldwide. Understanding the types and quality of red coral is crucial when considering a purchase:

Red Coral Stone Types:

According to GIA, the Red coral has versatile colour shades due to the carotenoid’s incorporation and proteins with distinct origins. We suggest to know the available types before you buy Red Coral:

Italian Red Coral:

The red coral from the coasts of Italy exhibits differentiating shades from light to dark red colour without white specks in branches. Sourced from Mediterranean waters, this red coral variety sometimes carries reddish-orange hues also.

Japanese Red Coral:

Sourced from ‘Corallium Japonicum’ and ‘Corallium Elatius’ species in the Pacific waters of Japan, this red coral has the finest quality of uniform and intense crimson red colour, which is often marketed as 'oxblood'. It is a highly priced variety of red coral because of its exceptional lustre and strength.

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Benefits of Red Coral (Moonga) stone:

Here are some of the widely known astrological moonga stone benefits that are said to benefit the wearer in multiple ways:

• It accelerates focus, concentration, new business opportunities, and success.
• Its soothing energies diminish pain in arthritis, rheumatism, and bronchitis.
• It boosts WBC production, strengthens heart pumping, and heals osteoporosis.
• It heals diabolical mental issues and emotional trauma due to the loss of loved ones, accidents, or failures.
• It is suitable for professionals in sports, politics, business, etc.
• It helps Mangliks to get a deserving life partner with love, intimacy, and harmony.
• It eases recovery from the Mars-Mahadasha (planetary period of Mars).
• It’s a powerful Talisman of tranquility, luck, protection from evil spirits, hexing, black nazar, and accidents.
• It accesses our ecstatic energy with its divine vibrations.

Also read: Astrological benefits of wearing Japanese Red Coral

Who Should Wear Red Coral Stone:

Zodiac Sign: Aries and Scorpio (Vedic astrology); Leo, Pisces, Sagittarius, and Cancer (Western astrology).

How to Wear Red Coral (Moonga) Gemstone:

1. Weight: It varies from one’s astrological requirement.
2. Finger: Wear a red Coral ring on the ring finger of the working hand. Women can wear it on any hand.
3. Neck: Wear a Laal Moonga pendant or a necklace touching your skin.
4. Metal: Gold, Silver, Copper, or Panchdhatu.
5. Mantra: Recite the Mangal Mantra ‘Om Ang Angarkay Namah’, (ॐ अं अंगारकाय नमः) 108 times.
6. Timing: Wear a Red Coral gemstone ring around 5 AM -7 AM on Tuesday of Shukla Paksha, aligning with the proper planetary positions of Mars in the horoscope.

• Wear a flawless Laal Moonga touching your skin to gain its powerful vibrations.
• Immerse the Red Coral gemstone ring in a mixture of Gangajal, honey, and a few Tulsi leaves for a couple of minutes. Avoid dipping your Moonga stone in milk, curd, or citric liquids, as they may cause the stone to lose its shine and lead to slight discolouration.

After taking it out, place the ring on a red cloth with a numeric Mars Yantra drawn with saffron or red sandalwood powder to activate the gemstone. Chant the given mantra, and wear it.

Factors Affecting Red Coral Gemstone Price:

Colour:

An intense red (Ox red), saturated, lustrous Red Coral gemstone is more valuable and in higher demand compared to a pale-red Moonga gemstone.

Clarity:

Red Coral is porous, opaque, and typically shows surface inclusions. A spotless, flawless, and smooth-surfaced Moonga gemstone commands a higher price.

Shape:

Round-shaped Moonga gemstones are generally more expensive than capsule-shaped ones due to their aesthetic appeal.

Treatments:

A natural and pit-free Moonga gemstone is more expensive than a synthetic lab-produced one.

Origin:

Red Coral from Japan and Italy fetch higher prices due to their superior quality and rarity in the market.

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Pricing Insights of Red Coral Gemstone:

In general, the price of Original Red Coral - Moonga gemstones starts from INR 500 ($6.02) to INR 15,000 ($180.82) per carat or more, depending on several critical factors including clarity, color, carat weight, and treatments.

Estimated Price Range of Red Coral (Moonga) by Origin:

Italian Red Coral: Starts from INR 500 per carat and can reach up to INR 5,000 per carat & above.
Japanese Red Coral: Starts from INR 6,000 per carat and can go up to INR 15,000 per carat & above.

Red Coral is a delicate gemstone due to its porous nature and brittleness. Follow these cleaning tips regularly after you buy Red Coral gemstone to sustain its efficacy for a longer duration:

• Wipe your Red coral with a soft-wet cloth. Pat dry it with a lint-free cloth to retain its luster.
• Clean the dirt on a carved Moonga gemstone with a soft toothbrush gently.
• Avoid dipping it in harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasives.
• As it is a soft gem, store it in a velvety-lined box away from hard gemstones to avoid scratches.