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

This 17.85ct Yemeni Aqeeq, Worth the Price?

This natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown oval from Yemen is a piece we’d honestly set aside for ourselves if we were in the market. Worth it? At this weight, yes. The color is a deep, earthy brown, the kind that reads almost burgundy under warm indoor lighting but settles into a rich mahogany in natural daylight. No treatment. No enhancement. Pure. Natural. Untreated.

Pakistani buyers in Islamabad and Lahore frequently ask us for Yemeni aqeeq above 15ct. We don’t always have it. When we do, it moves fast, and this 17.85ct piece is exactly why. See the full range at our Aqeeq stone category page.

The Translucency Profile Most Sellers Skip

What exactly are you getting here? Agate is a chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7. Durable enough for a daily-wear ring without surface scratches under normal conditions. The translucency on this piece is genuinely beautiful (a detail most sellers skip): hold it to a light source and the dark brown layers glow from within, showing natural banding typical of authentic Yemeni material.

This natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown was sourced from Yemen’s western highland region, where mineral-rich volcanic rock produces the dense, layered color structure that Pakistani gem traders have valued for generations. Not just ‘Yemen’ as a marketing label, specific regional sourcing, documented at point of purchase. The waxy surface lustre is natural, unpolished with chemicals, and consistent across the entire stone face.

Sulemani Aqeeq and the Islamic Tradition Behind It

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring on his right hand, a Sunnah that millions of Pakistani Muslim men follow to this day. Yemeni aqeeq specifically is referenced in Islamic scholarly texts as the most prized variety, and the dark brown and black tones are among the most sought-after for spiritual use.

At nikkah ceremonies, mehndi functions, and Eid gifting, aqeeq rings are a standard nazrana in many Pakistani families. If we’re being honest, the demand for genuine Yemeni aqeeq in Pakistan has never been higher, and the supply of truly untreated, heavy-weight pieces has never been tighter. Asli stone matters here. People know the difference.

Real vs. Dyed, How GK Tests Every Piece

Dyed agate is everywhere in Pakistani bazaars. Karachi’s Saddar market, Peshawar’s Friday Market, both have vendors selling artificially colored stones at ‘Yemeni’ prices. GK Jewelers tests every piece before it’s listed. We examine color distribution under UV light (dyed stones show uneven fluorescence at dye penetration points), check surface texture under 10x loupe, and verify weight against standard dimension tables.

This natural aqeeq 17.85ct dark brown passed all three checks. No heat treatment, no artificial coloring, verifiable under UV light if you have the right equipment. Two home tests: the cool-touch test (genuine aqeeq stays cold against your cheek for 5+ seconds) and the banding test (real Yemeni aqeeq shows natural curved banding, not straight painted lines). Visit our certified gemstone page for the full verification process. Real stone. Real origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

sulemani aqeeq stone original price

Sulemani aqeeq, the banded black and brown variety from Yemen, ranges from PKR 1,500 for small 5-8ct pieces to PKR 20,000-40,000 for larger, heavy-weight stones above 15ct. Aqeeq stone price in pakistan varies by weight, banding clarity, and origin verification. This 17.85ct piece falls in the premium category. Contact GK Jewelers directly for current pricing.

original aqeeq stone

Original aqeeq stays cool to the touch longer than glass or plastic fakes. Look for natural banding, real agate has curved, irregular color layers, not uniform solid color. Under a loupe, genuine surface shows micro-crystalline texture rather than a smooth glassy finish. Ask your seller for origin documentation and a UV light test result before purchasing.

who should wear aqeeq stone

Anyone following the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) can wear aqeeq, there’s no astrological restriction in Islamic guidance. In Pakistani astrology traditions, aqeeq is associated with Mars and recommended for people with Mars-dominant charts. Both men and women wear it, though the Sunnah practice is most commonly followed by men on the right hand’s ring or small finger.

What GK Jewelers Guarantees on This Stone

Every piece we sell is natural and sourced without middlemen inflating the price. GK Jewelers Pakistan has direct sourcing relationships with Yemeni aqeeq traders, not resellers in between. 7-day exchange policy on all stones, no questions asked if the stone doesn’t match its description. WhatsApp support runs daily. COD delivery across 200+ Pakistani cities. Custom ring settings available. Frankly, that’s a better guarantee than most gem shops in Lahore’s Anarkali offer.

Get This Aqeeq Delivered to Your Door

You order through the website or WhatsApp, both work. We confirm weight, send live photos if you want them, and dispatch COD. Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad, all covered. Custom settings for rings and pendants can be arranged. Order today. Simple as that.