Among agates, 6.70 carats is small to middling. It is big enough to be noticed on a finger but nowhere near the heavy pieces used in gents' rings, so it leans naturally towards ladies' jewellery and neat pendants.

What to look for in any red agate: an even, saturated colour; a polish with no dull patches; and edges free of nicks. Colour is the point of the stone, and because red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen it, an honest seller will say so. Ask us about this specific piece on WhatsApp with the reference AG-RE-0005.

It is a natural stone of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which is fine for regular wear in a ring with sensible care.

Being mid-sized, it also takes a pendant well. A short silver chain keeps it high on the chest, where the colour catches the light.

Compare it with its neighbours in weight in our red agate listings. Before you choose, read our red agate guide.

Delivery is by insured, tracked courier, Cash on Delivery: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and you have seven days to return it if it is not what you expected.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red agate with a weight of 6.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,010 — roughly Rs. 151 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RE-0005 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.