Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 17.60ct Dark Brown, Oval, Yemen

17.60ct, This Is the Aqeeq Pakistani Collectors Look For

Set it on the table and it holds your attention. This natural aqeeq 17.60ct dark brown oval from Yemen is, without exaggeration, one of the heaviest single Yemeni aqeeq pieces we’ve listed this quarter, and we’ve seen a lot come through. The dark brown color at this mass reads differently than lighter pieces: it’s a deep, tobacco-brown that shifts toward near-black at the stone’s thickest point, with translucent amber warmth bleeding through the thinner oval edges under a lamp.

Browse our full Aqeeq stone collection and you’ll notice stones above 15ct are rare. At 17.60ct, this is the kind of piece that ends up as a centrepiece ring stone for Eid nazrana or a nikkah gift, not an everyday purchase. Asli Yemeni. Untreated.

The Physical Profile, Why 17.60ct Changes the Numbers

What exactly are you getting here? Chalcedony family. Mohs hardness: 7. Specific gravity: 2.60-2.65, which means at 17.60ct, this stone has measurable heft in the hand (and at 17.60ct, that’s not common to find without inclusions). The dark brown coloration comes from iron oxide layering within the microcrystalline quartz structure, formed over geological timescales in Yemen’s volcanic belt.

Compare this to a standard market aqeeq: pieces sold as ‘Yemeni’ in Karachi’s Saddar market or Lahore’s Anarkali are frequently Brazilian agate, dyed uniformly brown. This natural aqeeq 17.60ct dark brown shows natural banding visible to the naked eye, irregular, three-dimensional layers that no dye process can fake under 10x magnification. The translucency is genuine: hold it to a strong light source and the interior glows amber, not opaque grey like treated stone.

No heat treatment. No oil filling. Verifiable under UV light.

Why Yemeni Aqeeq Carries This Much Weight in Pakistan

3 hadith references are cited most often when Pakistani scholars discuss aqeeq. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring, Tirmidhi records this. Imam Ali (RA) reported that wearing aqeeq drives away poverty and sadness. Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (RA) stated that the dua of a person wearing aqeeq is accepted more readily.

Log kehte hain it’s cultural habit. It isn’t, it’s a documented Sunnah practice that spans Sunni and Shia tradition equally, which is why demand for genuine Yemeni aqeeq in Pakistan stays consistent from Peshawar’s Friday Market to Islamabad’s Aabpara. Wearing it on the right hand’s ring finger in a silver setting is the standard Islamic recommendation. It helps focus intention during salah. It’s worn at shadi ceremonies, given as mehndi gifts, and passed down in families. Dark brown Yemeni at this weight is specifically associated with protection and strength in Pakistani traditional gemology.

Authentication, What Separates This Stone From the Fakes

Real or fake? At 17.60ct, the stakes on this question are higher. Pakistani buyers searching for yamni aqeeq stone price in pakistan online frequently land on listings for dyed Brazilian agate sold at Yemeni prices. Here’s how we verify this stone, and how you can cross-check us.

Our process: refractive index reading of 1.530-1.540 (confirmed), specific gravity 2.62 (confirmed), UV light inspection showing zero fluorescence (no dye, no treatment, something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should). Physical tests you can run: cold-touch test (genuine agate stays cold against your cheek for 4-5 seconds), acetone swab test (no color transfer on genuine stone), and surface hardness check (a steel nail leaves no scratch). Full methodology is documented at our certified gemstone authentication Pakistan page. This natural aqeeq 17.60ct dark brown cleared every test before listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

what is the price of agate stone in pakistan

Agate stone price in Pakistan varies sharply by origin and weight. Brazilian agate sells for PKR 200-500 per carat. Genuine Yemeni aqeeq, verified origin, natural, untreated, runs PKR 1,500 to PKR 7,000 per carat. At 17.60ct, a real Yemeni piece is priced PKR 25,000 to PKR 90,000 in the verified market. Check current aqeeq stone price in pakistan on GK Jewelers for exact, weight-based rates with origin documentation.

real vs fake aqeeq stone

Cold-touch test first: press the stone to your cheek, genuine aqeeq stays cold for 4-5 seconds, synthetic and glass warm immediately. Next, examine banding under a loupe: natural banding is uneven and runs through the stone’s depth, not just the surface. Finally, an acetone swab on a hidden edge, dyed stones transfer color, real Yemeni aqeeq does not. Any gemological lab in Lahore or Karachi can run an RI test in under five minutes.

who should wear aqeeq stone

Anyone following the Sunnah can wear aqeeq, it’s not restricted by birth sign or gender in Islamic tradition. Astrologically, in the Pakistani Vedic framework, aqeeq is linked to Mercury and suits Gemini and Virgo ascendants most directly. It’s also recommended for those in professions requiring clear communication or decision-making. Wear it on the right hand’s ring finger, set in silver, for maximum alignment with both Islamic practice and astrological tradition.

Our Commitment Is the Stone Itself

GK Jewelers Pakistan ships COD to 200+ cities. Every stone is sourced with traceable origin documentation, not just a vague ‘Yemen’ label. The 7-day exchange policy covers this piece if anything doesn’t match the listing. WhatsApp support is direct: you talk to the gemologist, not a sales assistant. Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, all covered. If we’re being honest, very few Pakistani sellers can show you the import chain on a Yemeni stone. We can.

That’s not a marketing line. It’s just how we work.

Get This Stone, Order Process

You order through this page or WhatsApp us SKU AGT-9 directly. COD available, pay on delivery, not upfront. Need it set in a silver ring for a shadi or Eid gift? Send your finger size and we’ll handle the custom setting. Dispatch in 24 hours. Visit our trusted jeweler in Pakistan page before ordering if you want full background. At 17.60ct, this stone is a single listing. It goes when it goes.