Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 23.70ct Red, Oval, Iran

What Makes This 23.70ct Red Aqeeq Worth Your Attention

This natural aqeeq 23.70ct red is the kind of piece that gets picked up and not put down. The oval shape is cleanly finished, no uneven edges, no flat spots, and the red reads a true deep crimson under natural light rather than the washed-out pink you get from lower-grade Iranian lots. Sourced directly from Iran, where the best red aqeeq has been mined for over a thousand years. Untreated. No heat, no dye, no coating, verifiable under UV light.

Aqeeq (عقیق) at this weight sits in the sweet spot for a men’s ring or a large pendant setting. This natural aqeeq 23.70ct red is listed individually, what you see is exactly what ships. Check the full aqeeq stone collection if you need a different weight.

The Physical Facts Most Listings Get Wrong

Red aqeeq is chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz, not a separate mineral, despite what some bazaar sellers in Peshawar’s Friday Market will tell you. Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Dense enough for daily wear. The red color in this stone comes from iron oxide dispersed through the silica matrix (and at 23.70 carats, that distribution is even throughout, not concentrated at one end, which is common in lower grades).

Translucency on this natural aqeeq 23.70ct red is genuine, hold it to light and you’ll see warm diffusion, not opacity. The oval shape measures proportionately for standard ring settings. Banding is natural and visible under 10x magnification, which is your first authentication checkpoint.

Red Aqeeq in Islamic Tradition, The Direct Answer

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore a red aqeeq ring. That’s documented in hadith. Imam Ali (AS) specifically wore red aqeeq on his right hand, which is why red remains the most requested color among Pakistani Muslim buyers, from Lahore to Quetta.

Wearing red aqeeq is a Sunnah act. Pakistani scholars across madhabs agree on this. Beyond the spiritual dimension, red aqeeq is a standard nikkah and shadi gift in many families, a nazrana that carries religious weight alongside its beauty. Worth it? At this weight and color, yes. Log kehte hain it protects the wearer, and the tradition behind that belief goes back fourteen centuries.

Real vs. Fake, Seedha Jawab

Real or fake? That’s the question every Pakistani buyer should ask before handing over money. Dyed red agate is everywhere, it’s cheap white chalcedony soaked in iron-based dye, and it looks convincing until you test it.

This natural aqeeq 23.70ct red was UV-tested (no unnatural fluorescence), loupe-checked for organic banding (present and irregular as expected), and specific-gravity verified against chalcedony standards. It passed all three. You can test at home: check the banding under a magnifying glass for natural irregularity, and soak in warm water, real color won’t bleed. For full verification paperwork, our gemstone authentication Pakistan page explains the process in detail. No synthetics. Pure. Natural. Untreated.

Frequently Asked Questions

what is the price of agate stone in pakistan

Agate (aqeeq) price in Pakistan varies widely, from PKR 500 for low-grade dyed pieces to PKR 20,000 or more for heavy, natural, untreated Iranian stones above 20 carats. The aqeeq stone price in pakistan depends on color depth, weight, origin, and treatment status. At GK Jewelers, AGT-18 is priced to reflect its actual grade, WhatsApp us for the current rate.

original aqeeq stone

Original aqeeq is natural chalcedony with organic color, not dyed, not synthetic. To verify: check for natural banding (slightly uneven under magnification), test hardness with a steel pin on a hidden edge (real aqeeq resists scratching), and use a UV torch (dyed stones often fluoresce brightly). Buying from a verified seller with authentication documentation eliminates the guesswork entirely.

who should wear aqeeq stone

Aqeeq is recommended for Muslims following the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW), it’s suitable for both men and women. Men traditionally wear it on the ring finger or little finger of the right hand. Astrologically, red aqeeq is recommended for individuals seeking grounding, protection, and emotional strength. There are no restrictions by zodiac sign in Islamic tradition, it’s a universal Sunnah stone.

GK’s Stone Policy, Plain and Simple

GK Jewelers Pakistan lists only stones that have been physically inspected here. Not described from a supplier catalogue. Not photographed from a sample batch. This exact stone, AGT-18, is what ships.

7-day exchange if the stone doesn’t match its listed description. COD available nationwide. WhatsApp support every day. Custom ring settings are possible, just ask when ordering. For buyers new to gemstones, our gemstone buying guide Pakistan covers everything you need to know before purchasing. That’s the full picture.

Order AGT-18, Delivery Across Pakistan

Send a WhatsApp message with SKU AGT-18 or place the order directly on the website. COD delivery to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, and 200+ cities. You get the stone in secure packaging with a condition note. Need a custom size or setting? Tell us upfront and we’ll sort it. Simple as that.