Moss agate is rated 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. That is hard enough to survive daily wear in a pendant or bracelet, but a little softer than the very toughest gems, so a ring needs a mount that shields the stone from knocks.

This 21 carat piece is a natural shajri aqeeq, green in colour, from our moss agate range. At Rs. 2,250 it comes to about Rs. 107 per carat, and its reference is GS-00036-1 if you want to ask about it on WhatsApp.

What you are looking at

Moss agate is a type of chalcedony in which mineral traces form soft, branching patterns inside the stone. They look like plant growth, which is where the Urdu word shajri, from shajar meaning tree, comes from. The family note is simple: this gem is usually not enhanced. We will tell you what we know about this particular stone if you ask.

To clean it, use lukewarm water and a soft cloth, then dry it. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners. Store it on its own or in a pouch so harder stones such as sapphire do not scratch it. Cash on Delivery means you can look at it before you pay.

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 21 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 107 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00036-1 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.