Green aqeeq pricing in Pakistan is simpler than most stones, and this listing is a good place to show why. Every green agate we carry is priced at the same rate — about Rs. 700 per carat — so what you pay tracks the weight and nothing else. This is the smallest stone in the range, and tied with one other for the lowest total price.

This stone's numbers

12.55 carats, which is 13.79 ratti. Rs. 8,800, about Rs. 701 per carat, reference GS-GR-0001. A polished cabochon. One piece, as photographed.

What the measurement says

We measure our photographs rather than describing them from memory. Green is the leading colour across 97% of this stone, and its dominant hue sits at 123 degrees — squarely in the green band rather than drifting towards yellow. Mean brightness is 49 out of 255, which places it among the deeper stones in our range. In short, a properly green stone and not a grey-green that only reads green under a flattering light.

The question every green agate buyer should ask

Is the colour dyed? Green is the colour most often created by dyeing pale agate, so green stones deserve more scrutiny than most. We have not had this stone tested, and the specification sheet records the treatment as untested rather than claiming otherwise. What we can tell you is what to look for yourself:

1. Unnatural evenness. Dyed material tends to look flat and uniform, as though the colour were painted on rather than grown.
2. Colour pooling in cracks and pits. The giveaway. Dye concentrates where the stone is porous, so look along any surface flaw under a loupe.
3. Banding. Agate is a banded stone. Natural colour usually follows those bands; dye often ignores them.
4. A price that makes no sense. Deep even green for a few hundred rupees a carat is a warning, not a bargain.

Independent laboratory testing can be arranged before dispatch if you want certainty.

What a fair quote looks like

• Green agate cabochons of this quality: roughly Rs. 400 to Rs. 1,200 per carat. All of ours sit at about Rs. 700.
• Much above that and you should be paying for something visible — exceptional colour, unusual size, or a laboratory report.
• Much below it and the dyeing question becomes the first thing to settle.

Durability and care

Agate rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale — hard enough for a ring worn regularly, and it has no cleavage plane to split along. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals and prolonged strong sunlight, which can fade dyed material in particular.

Read further

Our green agate price guide goes into the rates, the real or fake aqeeq guide covers the tests, and the care guide covers looking after it. Aqeeq is among the most worn of the Islamic gemstones. The rest of the range is on the green agate collection page.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan by insured, tracked courier, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery — open the parcel and look at the stone before you pay — and seven days to return it unused. Dimensions have not been recorded; message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it before you order.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural green agate with a weight of 12.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 8,800 — roughly Rs. 701 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-GR-0001 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale green agate rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy green agate from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every green agate for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Strong green agate is usually dyed. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.