People tend to fall for shajri aqeeq straight away or walk past it, because its beauty is in the small details. These are the questions we hear most about this 22.9 carat piece.

What exactly is it?

A natural moss agate, green, with the mossy, tree-like inclusions that give shajri aqeeq its name. The markings belong to the stone and are not flaws, and no two pieces are the same.

Has it been treated?

Moss agate is usually sold as found. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is up to you.

How tough is it?

It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so ordinary wear is fine. Use a protective setting for a ring and wipe it with a soft damp cloth.

How do I ask about it?

Quote AG-00097-1 and we will find it straight away. You can inspect it at your door before paying.

It ships Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, usually 1–2 working days to Karachi and 2–4 elsewhere, and you have 7 days to return it. Read our moss agate guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 22.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 98 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00097-1 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.