Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 17.90ct Dark Brown, Oval, Yemen

Real or Fake? This 17.90ct Yemeni Aqeeq Answered

This natural aqeeq 17.90ct dark brown oval, sourced directly from Yemen, is one of the heavier loose pieces we’ve listed this season. Rare at this weight. The dark brown tone runs deep into the stone, not a surface coating, not a dye job (we check this ourselves before listing). It’s the kind of aqeeq that serious buyers in Lahore’s Anarkali market look for and rarely find at this size.

Aqeeq has been worn in Pakistan for centuries. Log kehte hain it brings protection, and at 17.90ct, there’s a physical presence to it that smaller stones simply don’t carry. Browse our full Aqeeq stone collection to compare sizes and shades.

What Most Sellers Get Wrong About Yemeni Aqeeq Color

3 things stand out about this stone’s physical profile. First: hardness. Agate sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily ring wear without chipping under normal use. Second: mineral family. It’s a chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz variety, which gives it that smooth, waxy surface you can feel immediately.

The color here is a rich, dark brown that shifts toward a warm mahogany under natural light (and at 17.90ct, that’s not common in Yemeni aqeeq). Translucent, not opaque, hold it up to a bulb and you’ll see light pass through the edges. This natural aqeeq 17.90ct dark brown comes from Yemen’s Al-Bayda region, the same source Pakistani gemstone traders have trusted for decades. Not just ‘Yemen’, Al-Bayda specifically.

Why Pakistani Muslims Wear Yemeni Aqeeq

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring, this is recorded in authentic hadith, and it’s the primary reason demand for Yemeni aqeeq in Pakistan stays consistently high. Wearing aqeeq on the right hand is a Sunnah practice, and many Pakistani families gift it at nikkah or as a nazrana to young men entering adulthood.

Beyond the spiritual angle, aqeeq is said to bring calm and ward off negative energy. Frankly, the religious significance alone drives most purchases we see, the healing claims are secondary for most of our buyers. Eid gifts, shadi sets, and personal talismans: this stone covers all three. It’s a grounding stone. Real purpose. Real use.

How We Verify This Stone Is Genuine

Real or fake? It’s the first question every smart buyer asks. At GK Jewelers, every aqeeq goes through a physical inspection before listing, we check surface texture, translucency under UV light, and weight-to-size ratio. Synthetic or dyed agates feel different under loupe (something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should).

Two tests you can do at home: press the stone against your cheek, genuine aqeeq stays cool for several seconds before warming. Second, examine color distribution under a flashlight; fake dyed stones show uneven color pooling near cracks. This natural aqeeq 17.90ct dark brown comes with documentation from our in-house verification process, and we link buyers to our gemstone authentication Pakistan page for full details. No synthetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

how much is agate stone in pakistan

Aqeeq stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 500 for small synthetic pieces to PKR 8,000-25,000 for genuine Yemeni aqeeq at 15ct and above. This 17.90ct piece is priced in the mid-to-premium range reflecting its weight and verified Yemeni origin. Check current pricing directly at GK Jewelers, WhatsApp for exact figures.

original yemeni aqeeq stone

Original Yemeni aqeeq has a waxy, smooth surface and stays noticeably cool to the touch. Hold it to light, genuine translucency shows layered depth, not flat color. Fake stones often have uniform, painted-on color with no natural banding. Ask your seller for origin documentation. GK Jewelers provides sourcing details on every piece.

which finger to wear aqeeq ring

In Islamic tradition, aqeeq is worn on the right hand. The small finger (pinky) or the ring finger of the right hand are both acceptable, with the pinky being more commonly cited in scholarly references. Astrologically, some practitioners in Pakistan recommend the index finger for Mars-related benefits, but the Sunnah guidance points right hand, pinky or ring finger.

GK’s Stone Policy, What You Actually Get

Every stone listed here is natural, mine-sourced, and untreated. We’ve sourced Yemeni aqeeq directly, not through three middlemen in Karachi’s Saddar market, which keeps prices honest. About GK Jewelers: we’ve been in this trade long enough to know which sources are reliable and which aren’t. 7-day exchange policy. WhatsApp support seven days a week. COD available across Pakistan. That’s the GK difference.

Order This Stone Today

You can order directly through our website or WhatsApp us for a live photo and weight confirmation. COD delivery reaches all major cities, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and beyond. Custom ring settings are available on request. Place your order now. We’ll handle the rest.