A 58.4 carat shajri aqeeq gives its inclusions plenty of room, and that is where moss agate earns its character. Here is a quick checklist of what we know and what to look at when it arrives.

• Stone: natural moss agate, a fine-grained quartz known in Urdu as shajri aqeeq.
• Look: green, moss-like inclusions that differ from stone to stone.
• Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, comfortable for a ring or pendant.
• Treatment: moss agate is not normally enhanced; ask us on WhatsApp about this exact stone.
• On arrival: hold it up to daylight and check the pattern for yourself before paying.
• Reference to quote: AG-000429.

With a hardness close to quartz, the pattern survives ordinary handling without trouble, and the polish holds with simple care. Independent lab testing is your option if you want a second opinion. Our moss agate quality guide explains what to look for in the pattern, from the density of the growth to how clean the background is.

When it arrives, open it with the rider still there and pay only if you are happy. Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and you can return it within 7 days in its original packing.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moss agate, known in Urdu as Shajri Aqeeq, with a weight of 58.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 64 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000429 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.