Natural Agate (Aqeeq) 27.75ct Orange, Oval, Iran

Nearly 28 Carats of Iranian Orange Aqeeq, Here’s Why It’s Rare

This natural aqeeq 27ct orange oval from Iran is the largest orange aqeeq specimen currently in our inventory, and that weight matters more than most buyers realize. At 27.75 carats, this isn’t a ring stone you’ll see at every Anarkali stall or Peshawar Friday Market vendor. Iranian orange aqeeq at this size, with consistent color saturation and no fractures running through the body, takes serious sorting to find. We rejected four pieces before listing this one (a detail most sellers skip).

The orange here is warm and deep, closer to a ripe tangerine than a pale peach, and it shifts toward amber under warm indoor lighting. Browse the full aqeeq stone collection if you want to compare this against smaller weights.

What the Physical Data Tells You About This Specific Stone

Look closely at the color. Iranian orange aqeeq gets its tone from iron oxide micro-inclusions distributed through the chalcedony matrix, not surface treatment, not dye. No heat treatment, no oil filling, verifiable under UV light where treated agate fluoresces unevenly. Agate sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means it handles daily wear without surface scratching under normal conditions. This natural aqeeq 27ct orange is translucent: hold it to a flashlight and the edges glow amber, showing the internal banding structure that proves natural formation. Specific gravity runs 2.58 to 2.64, heavier than glass fakes of identical dimensions.

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Orange Aqeeq in Pakistani Islamic and Cultural Tradition

Seedha jawab: orange aqeeq is one of the most spiritually significant stones in Pakistani Islamic culture. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wore an aqeeq ring, narrated in Tirmidhi and other hadith collections, and aqeeq is described as a stone that brings barakah and removes hardship. Orange aqeeq specifically is prized in both Sunni and Shia traditions across Pakistan, often gifted as nazrana at nikkah or worn as a personal talisman. In Islamabad’s religious households and Lahore’s older families, a large orange aqeeq ring is a mark of both faith and taste. Worth it? At this weight, yes.

How to Identify Original Aqeeq, Buyer’s Checklist

Real or fake? At this price point, you need to know. The market for fake aqeeq in Pakistan is substantial, dyed glass and synthetic chalcedony look convincing in bad lighting. Here’s what separates real from replica: genuine agate shows curved banding under a 10x loupe (not uniform color), feels cool and heavy in the hand, and resists a steel blade at the surface. At GK, every piece goes through certified gemstone authentication, refractive index testing, UV fluorescence, and specific gravity measurement. This natural aqeeq 27ct orange cleared all three. Two home tests you can run: hold it to strong light (real aqeeq glows with internal structure) and compare weight against a glass bead of similar size (agate wins every time).

Frequently Asked Questions

how much is agate stone in pakistan

Agate stone price in pakistan depends heavily on origin, weight, and quality. Basic Iranian agate starts around PKR 500 to PKR 2,000 for small pieces. A natural, high-quality Iranian orange aqeeq at 27.75 carats like this one sits in the PKR 20,000 to PKR 55,000 range depending on color intensity and banding quality. GK Jewelers gives you a direct price, no bazaar inflation. WhatsApp us for today’s exact rate on this stone.

how to identify original aqeeq stone

3 tests Pakistani buyers can do at home: first, hold the stone to a flashlight, real aqeeq shows internal translucency and natural banding, fake glass shows uniform color with no depth. Second, feel the weight, genuine agate at 27ct feels noticeably heavier than a glass fake of the same size. Third, try to scratch the surface with a steel knife, agate at 6.5 Mohs resists easily, glass scratches. Asli stone always passes all three.

which finger to wear aqeeq ring

The Sunnah is clear: wear aqeeq on the ring finger of the right hand, following the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as recorded in hadith. Some Pakistani scholars also accept the little finger of the right hand as valid. Astrologically, the ring finger is linked to the sun and personal strength, but for most buyers in Pakistan, the Islamic guidance is what matters most. Right hand, ring finger. Simple.

Our Promise on This Stone, No Corporate Language

GK Jewelers Pakistan has sourced Iranian aqeeq directly for years, not through Karachi’s Saddar resellers, not through brokers adding three markups before it reaches you. Lab-tested before listing. 7-day exchange if the stone doesn’t match what you see here. COD reaches 200+ cities. WhatsApp response is fast and human. If we’re being honest, we’d buy this one ourselves.

Get This Orange Aqeeq Today

You order through this page or WhatsApp, your choice. COD delivery covers Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad, Quetta, and every city in between. Pay on delivery. No advance required. Need a custom ring setting in silver or gold? Mention it when you message us. Don’t wait, at 27.75 carats, there’s only one.