Setting a 22.05 carat white agate takes some thought. A broad silver ring with a bezel that rises slightly around the stone suits a man's hand; a pendant on a chain or cord is gentler on the stone and easier on a smaller wrist or neck. Gold is an option too, though the width and weight favour a sturdy mount.

The hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale supports both, but a ring sees more knocks, so keep that in mind. If you want to talk about a custom silver ring setting, WhatsApp us and quote GS-WH-0009.

The details. It is a natural white agate weighing 22.05 carats, listed at Rs. 3,310, about Rs. 150 per carat. White agate is usually left as nature made it, but that describes the family, so ask us what we know about this particular stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

Clean it with a soft cloth and lukewarm water, and keep it in a pouch of its own. Other weights are collected under white agate.

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 white agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural white agate with a weight of 22.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,310 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-WH-0009 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 white 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 white 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 white 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): White agate 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.