If you want a red stone for a ring that actually looks like a ring rather than a speck, consider this one. At 8.90 carats it reads clearly across the hand and stays easy to wear every day.

Why it suits daily wear

Red agate measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, tougher than most of the soft stones used in jewellery. Set in silver with a bezel, it will manage routine use with a bit of care. It is not meant for heavy manual work, though.

The stone

Surkh Aqeeq, 8.90 carats, reference AG-RE-0007. The colour of red agate is frequently boosted by heating or dyeing, which is ordinary for the family. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact piece.

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Others in this weight range are under red agate. Before you choose, read our red agate guide.

Pay the courier only after opening the parcel and looking at the stone. Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, with 7 days to return.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red agate with a weight of 8.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,350 — roughly Rs. 152 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-RE-0007 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.