Yellow agate in a slim silver ring is a good-looking and low-cost way into coloured stones, and this 4.70 carat Zard Aqeeq suits that purpose. It is small enough for a ladies' ring or a modest pendant, with a gold or silver bail depending on taste. A custom silver ring setting can be talked through on WhatsApp.

The hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale is comfortable for daily wear if you avoid hard knocks.

It is priced at Rs. 750, about Rs. 160 per carat. Yellow agate is often dyed, so if the colour matters to you, ask us what we know about this piece; message +92 308 887 3888 and quote GS-YE-0001.

The bright side of dyed agate is that colour is stable if you treat it gently, away from solvents and strong light. Similar stones are in the yellow agate collection.

Yellow agate looks warmest against silver, and many buyers also like it set beside a white stone. Keep it dry and clean, and store it in a pouch so that it does not rub against harder gems in a drawer.

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 4.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 750 — roughly Rs. 160 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-YE-0001 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.