CORAL / MOONGA Collection

CORAL / MOONGA CORAL / MOONGA is zodiac gemstone of ARIES & SCORPIO INTRODUCTION- Red Coral is a precious bright red organic gemstone formed in the deep sea by marine creatures called coral polyps (Corallium rubrum). It is a popular astrological gemstone worn to treat Mangal dosha and ensure success in leadership roles sports business and health *WHO CAN WEAR/USE-Associated with Mars a ferocious planet ruling courage determination and physical strength red coral (meaning Moonga in Hindi) is worn to strengthen weakly placed Mars in native’s horoscope or to benefit from its favorable position. • Astrologers recommend Munga ratan for Mesh (Aries) and Vrischik (Scorpio) Rashi. • Western astrology prescribes red coral birthstone for Aries. • Moonga gemstone can also be worn by the ascendants of Sagittarius Pisces Cancer & Leo. *HOW TO WEAR- -Weight - Minimum 1/10th of the body weight. E.g. – a person weighing 50 kgs can wear a 5 Ratti plus Munga ratna -Color - For best results bright red coral is best. An orangey-red coral of spotless quality works fine too. -Metal- Silver and gold are ideal. Alternatively asthdhatu panchdhaatu platinum or white gold can also be used. -Red Coral Finger- Ring finger of the working hand. -Day & Time- Tuesday morning in the Shukla Paksh (Waxing Moon) o -Mantra & Chanting Times – Before wearing an gemstone keep it immersed in a bowl having 1 spoon of Curd Honey Gangajal Tulsi leaves and Ghee for 10 minutes. This will activate and cleanse your gemstone ornament and remove all its impurities. o After your regular prayers take the ring out of this mixture and wash it with pure Gangajal. Recite the Mantra 5 times Aum Ang Angarkay Namah ॐ अं अंगारकाय नमः then wear. *QUALITY- A fine quality red coral comes from a reputed origin exhibits bright red color with a smooth spotless lustrous surface. • Origin– Italy continues to be the most popular origin delivering fine quality red corals for more than two centuries. However other locations including Japan India Algeria USA and Taiwan are also recognized globally for producing high quality natural red coral gemstones. Australian and Taiwan red corals are more suitable for jewelry purposes. • Color– Red coral does not come in a wide range of hues but its color may differ in intensity. Its color can range from warm red to deep pink to deep red. But Ox-blood red coral displaying bright red with secondary tint of orange is more desirable in gemstone markets. • Clarity– Being an opaque and dusky gemstone clarity in red coral is judged by its surface markings texture and luster. Inclusions in red coral may occur as blemishes black spots groove pits or wood grain effects. Best quality red coral is smooth lustrous and spotless or as inclusion-free as possible *PRICING- Depending on the origin color shape and overall clarity price of red coral can range anywhere between ₹ 300 to ₹ 15000 per ratti. Moreover other factors like natural availability and artificial treatment can considerably influence Moonga stone prices. • Origin– Japanese red coral is excessively rare and thus attracts luxury pricing from ₹ 5000 to ₹ 15000 (75$ to 230$) per carat. Italian red coral price range also tends to remain on higher end flexing between ₹ 500 and ₹ 4000 (8$ and 65$) per carat (depending on quality). Indian red coral is relatively cheap and more affordable. • Color–Bright red lustrous corals are preferred over dull faded or pale ones. Moonga stone price per ratti increases further for vividly saturated and bright red gemstones. • Shape– Being an organic gemstone red coral can easily crack from pressure and thus sold in and as cabochon gemstone in oval round capsule and triangular shapes. If quality and weight remains same triangular gemstones are more expensive than other shapes. • Clarity –Clarity of red coral is analyzed by how bright and smooth its surface is. Stones carrying blemishes pits and spots are priced on the lower end. Moonga ratna price is reasonably high for a flawless lustrous red coral. • Carat Weight – Corals are rarely found in large sizes implying that a smooth spotless red coral weighing above a few carats is priced in relevance to its rarity. • Treatment– Red coral is treated to enhance its color but can be synthesized in labs as well. Artificial gemstones occur in and as plastic wood or polymers. An original red coral is significantly expensive than the fake ones. It is better to buy red coral that is certified by recognized laboratories to avoid getting duped by fraudsters *BENEFITS- CORAL / MOONGA-- Of all the types of coral red coral is far more popular because of its astrological relevance and is known by several names including ‘Marjaan’ ‘Sinduja’ ‘Maheya’ ‘Vidrum’ ‘Praval ratna’ ‘Musaragalva’ �