A natural yellow agate – zard aqeeq – of 8.20 carats, about 9.01 ratti, at Rs. 5,700 – roughly Rs. 695 per carat, which is the lowest rate in this category.

A rectangular cabochon, not an oval

Most of the stones in this tray are oval domes. This one is not, and it is worth being accurate about.

Measured from the photograph, its outline fills about 90% of its bounding box – an oval of the same size would fill only 78.5% – it fits a rectangle far better than it fits an ellipse, and it genuinely occupies its bounding-box corners rather than curving away from them. It runs about 1.19 times as long as it is wide, so it is a broad, nearly-square rectangle rather than a long one.

That shape has a practical consequence: it covers more finger per carat than an oval does, and it wants a square or rectangular bezel, not a stock oval cup. Tell your jeweller it is a rectangular cabochon before they order a mount.

Colour

Measured, this is one of the most deeply saturated stones in this category – a strong, even yellow with a small warm patch towards one edge. Against silver it reads bold rather than subtle.

Dye, said plainly

Yellow agate is often dyed. That is this site's own disclosure for the stone and the honest starting point for any yellow aqeeq: agate is porous enough to take colour readily, and much of the bright yellow material on the market has had help. Disclosed, that is a normal practice rather than a deception, and dyed agate holds its colour well if you keep it away from solvents and strong light.

For this particular stone we cannot go further than the general position: the treatment of this stone has not been tested and there is no laboratory report. We will arrange independent testing on request.

Hardness and care

Agate is a chalcedony – quartz – at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, roughly the hardness of the dust in ordinary air, so it holds its polish through daily wear. A cabochon has no facet edges to chip, though a rectangular one does have corners worth protecting in a setting. Warm water, mild soap, a soft cloth; no solvents, no harsh cleaners, no prolonged strong sunlight.

Ordering

One stone, sold once. Quote GS-YE-0003 when you message us. Message us on WhatsApp for more photographs or a video, and we deliver across Pakistan.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow agate with a weight of 8.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,700 — roughly Rs. 695 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-YE-0003 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.