Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 17.35ct Dark Brown, Oval, Yemen

17.35ct Yemeni Aqeeq, What Makes This One Different

This natural aqeeq 17ct dark brown oval, sourced directly from Yemen, is one of the heaviest single-piece Yemeni aqeeq stones we’ve listed this season. Real Yemeni aqeeq at this weight is genuinely hard to find. Most sellers in Anarkali Lahore and Saddar Karachi are moving Iranian material labeled as Yemeni, and that distinction matters enormously in price, spiritual value, and long-term wear.

Frankly, a dark brown translucent aqeeq from Yemen at 17.35 carats is the kind of piece that disappears fast. It won’t sit here long. Browse the full aqeeq stone collection if you want to compare sizes.

The Color and Hardness Facts Most Sellers Skip

3 things stand out about this stone’s physical profile. First: the dark brown color in genuine Yemeni aqeeq comes from iron oxide bands formed over millions of years, not dye, not heat treatment (verifiable under UV light, where treated stones glow differently). Second: agate sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for daily ring wear without chipping. Third: this natural aqeeq 17ct dark brown belongs to the chalcedony family, a microcrystalline quartz, dense, smooth, and translucent when held to light.

The color shifts slightly under warm incandescent light, pulling toward a deep amber at the edges. That’s not a flaw. That’s natural banding doing exactly what it should.

Yemeni Aqeeq in Islamic Tradition

Pakistani buyers ask about this all the time. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring on his right hand, this is documented in multiple hadith, including narrations in Tirmidhi. Yemeni aqeeq specifically is mentioned in Islamic tradition as the most preferred variety. Log kehte hain that wearing aqeeq brings barakah, protects from evil eye, and strengthens the heart. These aren’t vague claims, they’re rooted in centuries of Islamic scholarship and practice across Pakistan, Iran, and the Arab world.

Wearing it on the right hand’s ring finger is the Sunnah method. No astrology required. Pure Islamic tradition.

Real or Fake? How We Verify Every Yemeni Aqeeq

Real or fake? That’s the question every serious buyer should ask before handing over money. Fake aqeeq is everywhere, dyed glass, synthetic chalcedony, and low-grade Iranian stone sold as Yemeni. Here’s what we do: every stone goes through gemstone authentication before listing, including refractive index testing and UV fluorescence checks. Two things you can do at home: hold the stone under a strong flashlight, real aqeeq shows natural banding and slight translucency, not uniform color. Run your fingernail across the surface, glass fakes scratch far easier than genuine agate at 6.5 Mohs. This natural aqeeq 17ct dark brown passed both.

Frequently Asked Questions

what is the price of agate stone in pakistan

Aqeeq stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 500 for low-grade Iranian pieces to PKR 8,000 to 25,000+ for genuine Yemeni aqeeq at larger weights like this 17.35ct specimen. At GK Jewelers, pricing is direct and honest, no middleman markup. Contact us on WhatsApp for the exact current price on this stone.

original yemeni aqeeq stone

Original Yemeni aqeeq has a distinctive deep banding pattern, not uniform color, not a single flat shade. Hold it to light: you’ll see layered translucency. The surface feels cool and dense, heavier than glass fakes of similar size. Ask for a UV test, treated stones fluoresce unevenly. Asli stone from Yemen has a weight and depth that Iranian or synthetic pieces simply don’t replicate.

which finger to wear aqeeq ring

According to Islamic tradition and hadith, the aqeeq ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This is the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW). In Pakistan, many scholars also recommend the little finger of the right hand as an alternative. Astrologically, the ring finger connects to the sun and confidence, but the Islamic guidance takes priority for most Pakistani buyers.

What GK Jewelers Actually Guarantees

GK Jewelers Pakistan sources directly, no broker chain, no Anarkali middlemen. Every stone is lab-tested before it reaches you. We’ve built our reputation on one simple thing: if we wouldn’t wear it ourselves, we won’t sell it. 7-day exchange policy, no questions asked. WhatsApp support is real and fast (not a bot). COD available across 200+ Pakistan cities. That’s the GK difference.

How to Order This Yemeni Aqeeq Today

You can order directly through this website or message us on WhatsApp, the number is on every page. COD delivery reaches Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and everywhere between. You pay when the stone arrives at your door. Custom ring-setting requests are welcome. Simple as that.