For a pendant or bracelet, moss agate is plenty tough. It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which survives daily wear, but it is a touch softer than the hardest gems, so a ring needs a mount that shields the stone from knocks.

This 21 carat piece is a natural shajri aqeeq, green in colour, from our moss agate range. If you want to ask about it on WhatsApp, quote AG-00036-1.

What you are looking at

Moss agate is a chalcedony in which mineral traces form soft, branching shapes inside the stone. They look like plants, which is why it is called shajri, from shajar, the Urdu word for tree. The family rule is simple: this gem is normally not enhanced. Ask and we will tell you what we know about this particular stone.

To clean it, use lukewarm water and a soft cloth, then dry it well. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners. Keep it alone or in a pouch so harder stones like sapphire cannot scratch it. With Cash on Delivery you can see it before paying.

Karachi orders usually come in 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4; check it at the door, pay, and you still have 7 days to return it. See our moss agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 21 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 107 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00036-1 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale moss agate rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy moss agate from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every moss agate for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Moss agate (shajri aqeeq) is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.