At 13.9 carats this moss agate sits in the mid-to-large range for the family. Moss agate is often sold in generous sizes, so a stone like this feels substantial in the hand without being unusually rare in weight.

For wear, that size suits a pendant best, or a broad ring with a protective mount. Its Mohs hardness is 6.5 to 7, a touch softer than quartz gems such as amethyst, so keep it away from hard surfaces.

What to look for in moss agate

The appeal is in the inclusions. Judge the pattern first: fine, branching green traces against a clear ground look different from dense clouds. Then check that the surface is smooth and free of chips. Colour should look natural and even in daylight. Moss agate seldom receives any enhancement; ask us about this exact stone and we will say what we know.

This natural shajri aqeeq is green, 13.9 carats, and priced at Rs. 2,250, about Rs. 162 per carat. Its reference is GS-00096. Delivery is Cash on Delivery, so you can look it over before paying.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our moss agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 13.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 162 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00096 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 moss 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 moss 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 moss 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): Moss agate (shajri aqeeq) is usually untreated. 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.