Pure Pearls Glossary
Coral
A red to orange organic gem formed from marine coral skeleton. Paired with pearls in traditional Indian sets, and worn as moonga in astrology.
Coral is organic, like pearl, and similarly soft. It is porous, so it stains and can be bleached by acids and cosmetics.
Most coral in jewellery is dyed or stabilised. Undyed natural red coral of good colour is scarce and expensive.
In Vedic astrology red coral is the stone of Mars, worn as moonga, which is why it appears so often in Indian jewellery independent of fashion.
When you are buying
Coral and pearl need identical care: no perfume, no ultrasonic cleaner, no acids. A set combining both is a set you must always put on last.
Pearl and coral sets
26 pieces in the collection right now, from ₹1,200.
Elegant White Pearls Necklace With Round Taiwanese Corals
Dainty 18 Inch Necklace With Semi-round White Pearls & Corals
Very Pretty Pearl Set in Light Pink Pearls and Rose Colour Corals
Simple Pearl and Coral Necklace in 5.5mm Round Pearls
Pretty and Shiny Pearl and Coral Necklace in 5.5mm Round Pearls - Design 2
Pretty and Shiny Pearl and Coral Necklace in 5.5mm Round Pearls
Elegant White Pearls Necklace With Tulip Corals & Traditional Pendant
2 Lines Pearl and Coral Necklace in 5mm Half Round Pearls
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Gemstone
Any mineral or organic material cut for jewellery. Traditionally split into precious (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald) and semi-precious.
Moti
The Hindi word for pearl, and in Vedic astrology the gemstone of the Moon, worn to strengthen Chandra.
Pearl Care
Pearls are soft and porous. They need to go on last, come off first, and be stored apart from everything else.
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