Aqeeq in a heavy silver ring is one of the oldest combinations worn in this part of the world, and green is among the colours most asked for. At 22.50 carats this stone has the breadth a man's ring wants — enough face to fill a bezel without the ring becoming something you take off to work.

The stone

22.50 carats, which is 24.73 ratti. Rs. 15,800, about Rs. 702 per carat, reference GS-GR-0010. A polished oval cabochon. One piece, as photographed.

What the measurement says

Green leads the colour across 97% of this stone and its dominant hue sits at 124 degrees — a clean, true green. Mean brightness measures 47 out of 255, placing it in the deeper half of our range: rich rather than pale, and dark enough to look serious in silver without going black.

Sizing a stone for a man's ring

1. Fifteen to thirty carats is the usual bracket for a substantial silver ring. Below that the stone looks lost in a heavy mount.
2. A cabochon sits low. There is no pointed pavilion underneath, so the ring catches on less and the stone is better protected.
3. Bezel, traditionally. A continuous rim of silver is both the customary look and the most secure setting for a domed stone.
4. Silver suits green. The cool metal keeps the colour clean where gold would warm it.

The dyeing question

Green is the colour most often created by dyeing pale agate. This stone has not been tested, and the specification sheet records the treatment as untested rather than claiming the colour is natural. Look for the usual signs yourself: an unnaturally even flatness to the colour, and dye pooling in cracks and pits. Independent laboratory testing can be arranged before dispatch.

Durability

Agate rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage plane, which is why aqeeq rings survive decades of daily wear. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth; no ultrasonic cleaner, no harsh chemicals, and keep it out of prolonged strong sunlight.

Wearing it

Aqeeq is traditionally set in silver and worn on the right hand, and it is among the most widely worn of the Islamic gemstones. Our aqeeq for men page covers the tradition, and the aqeeq price guide covers the wider family. The rest of the green range is on the 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 22.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,800 — roughly Rs. 702 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-GR-0010 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.