Durability first. This yellow agate rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so it shrugs off dust and most everyday contact, but sapphire, ruby and diamond can scratch it. Give it its own pouch.

A 22.80 carat stone also has a large face, and large faces collect scratches faster than small ones. If it goes in a ring, a protective bezel is a good idea; a pendant is easier on it.

The stone is a natural yellow agate, a substantial size for a man's broad ring or a pendant that hangs with presence.

As for colour, yellow agate is often dyed, so ask rather than assume. Message us the reference AG-YE-0020 on WhatsApp and we will pass on what we know. Independent lab testing is your choice.

Care is simple. Wipe it with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and avoid ultrasonic cleaners and strong chemicals, especially on a stone whose colour may be enhanced.

More weights are listed under yellow agate. Before you choose, read our yellow agate guide.

Order now and pay at the door after checking it. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are accepted within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow agate with a weight of 22.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,300 — roughly Rs. 145 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-YE-0020 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 yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow 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): Yellow agate is often dyed. 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.