Anyone who has bought stones in Pakistan knows that "aqeeq" covers a lot of ground. Shajri aqeeq is the branching, moss-patterned kind, and this one weighs 37.85 carats.

The honest position on treatment is simple. Moss agate is not normally enhanced the way sapphire or emerald often is, so the usual advice is to ask the seller, and to get the answer in writing if it matters to you. We are happy to share what we know of this stone, and independent lab testing is open to you if you want it checked.

Its hardness is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, enough for regular wear in a pendant or a well-chosen ring. The green inclusions are the reason to buy it, so take your time with the photographs.

The reference is AG-000436, and it is listed under our moss agate stones. When the parcel arrives, look at the stone in daylight, turn it slowly, and check that the polish is even across the surface before you pay.

Nothing is paid upfront. The courier brings it to your door (1–2 working days in Karachi, 2–4 for most other cities), you check it, then hand over the cash, and a 7-day return window stays open after that. Our moss agate guide explains what good pattern looks like.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 37.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 69 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000436 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.