At 13.6 carats and Rs. 2,630, this Yemeni aqeeq works out at about Rs. 193 per carat. Aqeeq belongs to the agate family, which is a modestly priced one, so what you are paying for here is size, polish and the look of the colour, not rarity.

Carnelian, the orange-red variety, is what the title refers to. Colour in aqeeq is often strengthened by heating or dyeing, which is standard in this family, so ask us on WhatsApp about this exact stone before ordering. Independent lab testing is available on request if you want it checked.

Setting advice

Hardness is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. A closed-back silver setting protects the underside, and a pendant or a ring worn for occasions will outlast one worn through daily chores. If you have a ring size and style in mind, the idea can be discussed with us on WhatsApp. Quote GS-00028 so we pull up the right piece, and see the wider aqeeq collection for comparison.

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 aqeeq guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural aqeeq with a weight of 13.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 193 for each carat. Origin: Yemen. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00028 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 aqeeq 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 aqeeq 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 aqeeq 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): Agate (aqeeq) is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour. 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.