Choosing the setting for a 15.65 carat red agate is half the pleasure. For a ring, think of a wide silver band with a bezel; the weight suits a gents' size, and we can discuss a custom silver ring on WhatsApp. For a pendant, a simple silver or gold bail lets the stone hang flat against the chest.

Size matters here. The stone is big enough to anchor a bold ring, yet at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it still needs a rim that shelters its edges. A claw-only mount would leave it exposed.

The facts: natural Surkh Aqeeq, 15.65 carats. Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour, and we will share what we know about this piece if you quote AG-RE-0014 on WhatsApp.

Tell us your finger size and whether you prefer a plain or patterned silver band, and we can think it through together. The conversation costs nothing, and we do not quote prices or timelines until you ask.

Alternatives in other sizes appear in the red agate collection. Before you choose, read our red agate guide.

We deliver Cash on Delivery, so the stone is checked at your door before payment. Karachi usually 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red agate with a weight of 15.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,490 — roughly Rs. 159 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RE-0014 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 red 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 red 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 red 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): Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour. 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.