Hardness decides whether a stone survives years on a finger, so start there: yellow agate scores 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. That is better than many soft stones used in jewellery, and fine for a ring, but it will still scratch against corundum or diamond, so keep it separate in your jewellery box.

This piece weighs 10.55 carats and is listed at Rs. 1,580, about Rs. 150 per carat. At that size it fits a broad ring or a pendant comfortably, and the hardness means a pendant will rarely suffer at all.

On the stone itself, the colour is yellow, but you should know that yellow agate is often dyed, so a deeper tone is not proof of anything either way. Use WhatsApp and quote GS-YE-0010; we will tell you what we know about it, and independent lab testing is available if you want certainty.

To clean it, use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap, then dry it. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, since they can affect dyed stones. Store it in a pouch of its own. More options sit under yellow 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 yellow agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow agate with a weight of 10.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,580 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-YE-0010 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 yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow 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): Yellow agate is often dyed. 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.