Anyone hunting for a Yemeni aqeeq to set in a ring, or to keep loose, will find this 15.2 carat piece a sensible size to start with. It is large enough to show its colour across the face, yet light enough to hang as a pendant without dragging at the chain.

Who it suits

This is for the buyer who wants a traditional aqeeq from Yemen rather than a fashion stone. Aqeeq is cherished in Pakistani homes, and plenty of people wear it simply because their elders did. The stone costs Rs. 3,150, which is about Rs. 207 per carat. Hardness is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so daily wear is realistic as long as the setting guards the edges.

What to ask first

Aqeeq is frequently heated or dyed to richen its colour, and we would rather you asked than assumed. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-00031 and we will say what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing can be arranged on request. More Yemeni pieces are listed in the aqeeq collection.

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 aqeeq guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural aqeeq with a weight of 15.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,150 — roughly Rs. 207 for each carat. Origin: Yemen. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00031 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.