Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 15.35ct Dark Brown, Oval, Yemen

The Weight Tells You Something, 15.35ct Yemeni Aqeeq

Frankly, most oval aqeeq stones listed as ‘Yemeni’ in Pakistan weigh under 10 carats. This natural aqeeq 15.35ct dark brown is a different conversation entirely, at this weight, the stone commands presence on the hand, and the dark brown translucency reads almost burgundy-black at the crown under direct sunlight. Sourced from Yemen. Untreated. Asli stone.

We’ve handled hundreds of Yemeni pieces through our Aqeeq stone collection and this weight bracket, 15ct and above, is where availability genuinely tightens. The oval shape is deliberate: it preserves the natural banding that runs diagonally through this specific specimen (something you lose the moment you cut it into a round or cushion).

Real stone. Real origin.

Hardness, Mineral Family, and What Makes This Color Specific

Look closely at the color. This isn’t a flat, uniform brown, it’s a layered dark brown with subtle banding in slightly cooler tones, the kind of depth that only forms over millions of years in the volcanic silica-rich geology of Yemen’s western highlands. Chalcedony family. Mohs hardness: 7. Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65.

Compare this to a standard Pakistani market aqeeq: those typically come from Brazil or India, dyed to mimic Yemeni color, and they read flat under magnification. This natural aqeeq 15.35ct dark brown shows conchoidal fracture lines under 10x loupe (and at 15ct, that’s not common to find this clean), confirming natural formation without heat enhancement. The translucency, light passes through the thinner edges in a warm amber haze, is a marker of genuine Yemeni origin that dyed stones simply can’t replicate.

Sulemani Aqeeq and Its Standing in Pakistani Islamic Tradition

What’s the difference between regular aqeeq and Sulemani aqeeq? Seedha jawab: Sulemani refers to the multi-banded, high-contrast variety historically associated with the ring of Prophet Suleiman (AS). Dark brown Yemeni pieces at this weight and banding pattern fall within that classification in traditional Pakistani gemological terminology.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring, recorded in multiple hadith including those in Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (RA) specifically recommended wearing Yemeni aqeeq for protection and acceptance of prayer. Across Pakistan’s religious households, from Lahore’s old city mosques to Karachi’s Clifton dargahs, this stone is worn as active spiritual practice, not decoration. It helps ground intention during salah. Wear it on the right hand’s ring finger, set in silver.

Verifying This Stone, Tests We Run, Tests You Can Run

Real or fake? It’s the first question every serious Pakistani buyer should ask, and most don’t. Dyed agate from Brazil floods the market at PKR 200 per stone, it photographs almost identically to genuine Yemeni aqeeq.

Here’s our process. Refractive index (RI) test: genuine agate reads 1.530-1.540 on a refractometer. Specific gravity check: 2.60-2.65 in distilled water. UV light: no treatment fluorescence on this stone (we check this ourselves before listing). At home, you can run a cold-touch test, real agate stays cold against your cheek for a full 4-5 seconds, and a surface scratch test with a steel nail, which leaves no mark on genuine stone. See our full process at certified gemstone authentication Pakistan. This natural aqeeq 15.35ct dark brown passed every check.

No shortcuts. No exceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

sulemani aqeeq stone original price

Original Sulemani aqeeq, the banded, dark variety from Yemen, ranges from PKR 1,200 to PKR 6,000 per carat in Pakistan’s verified market. At 15.35ct, a genuine piece runs PKR 18,000 to PKR 65,000 depending on banding clarity and translucency. Check aqeeq stone price in pakistan on GK Jewelers for current, weight-specific pricing with full origin documentation.

real vs fake aqeeq stone

Three tests work consistently. First: press the stone to your cheek, genuine aqeeq stays cold for 4-5 seconds, glass and plastic warm up instantly. Second: examine banding under a loupe, natural banding is irregular and three-dimensional, dye sits on the surface and bleeds at fracture lines. Third: acetone on a cotton swab, dyed stones transfer color, natural Yemeni aqeeq does not.

benefits of aqeeq stone in islam

Wearing aqeeq is Sunnah, the Prophet (SAW) wore it, and multiple hadith recommend it for protection, acceptance of dua, and warding off poverty. Imam Ali (RA) is reported to have said it protects the wearer from 70 types of calamity. Set in silver, worn on the right hand’s ring finger, it carries consistent recommendation from both Sunni and Shia scholars across Pakistan.

What GK Jewelers Actually Guarantees on This Stone

GK Jewelers Pakistan has been sourcing Yemeni aqeeq directly for years, not from Lahore’s Anarkali wholesale middlemen, but from verified import channels with traceable origin. Every stone listed carries a gemologist’s verification card. 7-day exchange policy stands, no conditions attached. COD reaches Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Quetta, and 200+ other cities. WhatsApp response within the hour during business hours.

Short answer: we back every stone we sell.

Order AGT-8, Here’s How

You place the order on this page or WhatsApp us SKU AGT-8 directly. COD is available, you pay on delivery, not before. Custom silver ring settings are available on request; send your finger size and we handle the rest. Dispatch within 24 hours of confirmation. Visit our about GK Jewelers page if you want to know more about us before ordering. At 15.35ct, this one won’t sit in inventory long.