The name Sulemani is tied to Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), and in Pakistani tradition Sulemani Aqeeq is often given as a keepsake and worn in silver, commonly by people who value the old custom. Some wearers hold the belief that it offers protection, though that is tradition rather than anything we promise.

Now the hard facts. This is a natural Sulemani agate of 11.25 carats, listed at Rs. 2,550, which is about Rs. 227 per carat. It measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, a sturdy rating for a ring.

The banding is the feature. Sulemani banding is sometimes dyed to sharpen it, which is a known practice, so ask us what we know about this specific stone on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-SU-0008. We can arrange independent lab testing if you want it.

The Sulemani agate range has more to compare, and our Urdu and English names page lists related terms.

Pakistani buyers often ask for Sulemani in a silver ring with a simple bezel, and that remains the safest, most traditional way to wear this size.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our sulemani agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sulemani agate with a weight of 11.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,550 — roughly Rs. 227 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-SU-0008 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 sulemani 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 sulemani 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 sulemani 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): Sulemani agate is sometimes dyed to sharpen its banding. 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.