Shajri aqeeq takes its name from the tree-like green growths inside it, and this 46.7 carat piece shows why people love it. You are looking at a tiny landscape, not a clear sparkling gem.

Moss agate is a kind of chalcedony, which makes it a form of quartz, rating 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Nothing inside it is a flaw; the green inclusions are the whole attraction. It is valued for its pattern and the feel of it in the hand rather than for sparkle, which is why it is gently priced. The reference is AG-00096-1.

At 46.7 carats it is a big stone, better suited to a pendant, a worry stone or a decorative piece than a slim ring. Moss agate is usually sold exactly as it was found. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this one.

Wash it with mild soapy water and avoid knocks, because a stone this size will chip at the edge before it scratches. By tradition it is associated with growth and nature, which is a matter of belief. See more in the moss agate category or the quality notes.

Open the parcel, study the pattern, then pay the rider; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and you can return it within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 46.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 64 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00096-1 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.