Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 17.85ct Dark Brown, Oval, Yemen

17.85 Carats of Yemeni Aqeeq, What Makes This One Stand Out

This natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown oval, sourced directly from Yemen, is one of the heaviest single Yemeni Aqeeq stones we’ve listed this season. Rarely available. At nearly 18 carats, the depth of color in this stone is something you notice the moment you hold it under light, a rich, earthy brown that shifts toward mahogany at the edges (and at 17.85ct, that’s not common for a clean translucent piece).

Aqeeq is the Urdu and Arabic name for Agate, and Yemeni origin is the most prized among Pakistani buyers. Browse our full Aqeeq stone collection to see how this compares to smaller specimens.

Color, Weight, and What You’re Actually Getting

The natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown sits at 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, harder than most people expect from a banded silicate. It belongs to the Chalcedony family, which means the translucency here is real, not enhanced by treatment. No heat. No dye. Verifiable under UV light.

A typical Yemeni Aqeeq of this weight reads as opaque or semi-opaque. This one is translucent, genuinely so. That’s the rarer profile. The dark brown color in this stone comes from iron oxide bands naturally formed in the Yemeni geological layer (something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should). If you want a breakdown of what separates Yemeni from Iranian Aqeeq, our gemstone buying guide Pakistan covers this in detail.

Aqeeq in Islamic Tradition and Why Pakistanis Wear It

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an Aqeeq ring on his right hand, this is documented in Hadith. Wearing Aqeeq is Sunnah, and Pakistani Muslims have followed this tradition for centuries. Log kehte hain that Yemeni Aqeeq carries the strongest barakah, and scholars of Islamic jewelry generally agree that the origin matters.

Dark brown Aqeeq specifically is associated with grounding, patience, and protection from the evil eye. It helps calm anxiety and strengthens resolve. Worn on the right hand’s ring or little finger, it carries both spiritual and cultural weight in Pakistani households, for everyday wear, Eid gifts, or nikkah nazrana.

Real or Fake? How We Verify Every Stone

Frankly, the Aqeeq market in Pakistan has a serious fake problem. Dyed glass and synthetic resin stones flood Karachi’s Saddar market and Lahore’s Anarkali every season. We test every stone ourselves before listing, and this natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown passed both refractive index testing and specific gravity measurement at our in-house bench.

Want independent confirmation? Check our gemstone authentication Pakistan page for our lab process. Real Aqeeq shows banding under magnification. Glass fakes don’t. That’s the simplest test you can do at home with a 10x loupe.

Frequently Asked Questions

original aqeeq stone price in karachi

Yemeni Aqeeq prices in Karachi range from PKR 800 to PKR 8,000 per carat depending on weight, translucency, and banding clarity. A certified 17.85ct piece like this sits at the premium end of that range. Check current aqeeq stone price in pakistan at GK Jewelers for the most accurate listing, prices update with market supply.

original yemeni aqeeq stone

Three tests: First, hold it to light, real Yemeni Aqeeq shows natural banding, not uniform color. Second, it feels cold to the touch initially (glass warms faster). Third, check the refractive index, Aqeeq reads 1.53-1.54, and any certified lab in Pakistan can confirm this in minutes. Asli stone always passes all three.

how to wear aqeeq stone ring

Wear Aqeeq on the ring finger or little finger of the right hand, as per Sunnah. Set it in silver, not gold, for Islamic tradition. Recite Bismillah before wearing it for the first time. Most Pakistani scholars recommend wearing it on Thursday after Asr prayer for maximum benefit.

Why GK Jewelers Lists This Stone

GK Jewelers Pakistan sources directly from Yemeni and regional dealers, not bazaar middlemen. Every stone is lab-tested before it reaches you. We offer a 7-day exchange if the stone doesn’t match its description. COD ships to 200+ cities across Pakistan. WhatsApp us the SKU and we’ll send a live video of the stone before you commit. That’s the GK difference.

How to Order This Aqeeq Today

You can order directly through this website or WhatsApp our team with SKU AGT-4. COD is available across all major Pakistani cities, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and everywhere between. Custom ring-setting requests? Send us your size and we’ll quote you. Order placed before 2pm ships same day. Simple as that.