Aqeeq is among the best-loved stone names in Pakistan, and Surkh Aqeeq, the red kind, has long been worn in silver rings and set on prayer beads. That tradition is part of why a buyer in Lahore or Karachi will often ask for it by name, long before asking its weight. In some traditions red aqeeq is associated with courage and protection; treat that as belief, not a promise.

The facts of this stone are simple. It weighs 7 carats, is a natural agate rated 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and costs Rs. 1,050, about Rs. 150 per carat.

Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour, and the trade treats that as normal. Ask us on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 and quote GS-RE-0006 if you would like to know what we have on this one.

See similar stones in our red agate category, or read about names used in the market in the Urdu and English gemstone names guide.

Buyers who inherit a family aqeeq habit often ask for a ring first and a string of beads second. A single loose stone like this lets you choose your own setting, silver being the usual metal, instead of accepting a ready-made ring that may not fit your finger.

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 red agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red agate with a weight of 7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,050 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-RE-0006 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale red 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 red 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 red 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): Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour. 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.