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Two Kinds of Coral in One Collection

There are two kinds of coral, and each asks something slightly different of you. Lab coral makes up most of the collection, offering the warm coral look in a reef-friendly form. Because it is made rather than taken from the sea, it is the kinder option for the reef, and the pieces are finished to a high standard, some paired with sterling silver chains or a gold-plated tassel.

Natural coral is the rarer choice, cut from genuine coral and valued for its depth of colour and its history. These are the pure coral beads that collectors look for, uncommon enough that fine natural coral is a find in itself. These pieces are limited and can sell out, so availability varies.

Beyond the material, the collection plays with shape and finish. You will find smooth barrel cuts, elongated beads, and geometric facets, some paired with sterling silver chains or a gold-plated tassel. Bead sizes run from 6 mm to 10 mm, so you can hold something light and fine or a strand with a little more weight behind it.

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Coral Stands Out From The Rest

Coral mesbah beads in warm reds and soft angel-pink — one of the sea's oldest treasures and a cherished Gulf tradition. We offer both natural coral, in grades such as Angel Cheek, Tunisian and Mawmaw, and lab-grown coral, each handcrafted into 33-bead strands and delivered across Dubai and the UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is coral?

Coral is a natural material built by tiny marine organisms — coral polyps — whose colonies form a hard skeleton of calcium carbonate. It ranges from pale pink “angel skin” to deep red, the most prized of all.

What is the difference between natural and lab coral?

Natural coral is genuine coral from the sea, valued for its depth of colour and grain, in grades such as Angel Cheek, Tunisian and Mawmaw. Lab-grown coral offers the same warm look in a made rather than harvested form.

How can I tell natural coral?

Natural coral is never perfect: under magnification it shows very fine parallel growth lines, like fingerprints or wood grain, and may carry tiny natural pits or small pale and dark inclusions — signs of the real thing, not flaws.

How do I care for a coral mesbah?

Coral is soft and porous — keep it from perfume, lotions, water and chemicals, wipe with a soft dry cloth, and rest it in its box between uses.