Aqeeq Rings in Pakistan — Yamni Aqeeq, Red & Black Aqeeq Stone

Every piece on this page is a natural aqeeq — عقیق, written akik, aqiq or hakik in Roman script and agate in English — set by hand in 925 sterling silver in our Karachi workshop. Eight men's rings from Rs 22,000 to Rs 38,900, and one certified red aqeeq bracelet at Rs 15,000. Each is made to order and sent cash on delivery anywhere in Pakistan.

In Islamic and Middle Eastern tradition aqeeq has long been the ring stone above all others, and for many men this is not an accessory purchase. What narrations attribute to the stone, which hand and finger tradition places it on, how yamni, sulemani and the other varieties differ, and how to tell a natural stone from a dyed one are all set out in our aqeeq stone guide. Rather than write that page twice, this one stays on the shop floor: what we have, what each piece is, and what happens after you order.

The aqeeq we have on the bench

Yamni — Yemeni aqeeq

Yamni is the grade with the strongest following in Pakistan: a deep, faintly translucent red that shows tonal movement inside the stone rather than sitting as a flat block of colour. Two rings carry it. Al-Qudra — Men's Natural Yemeni Aqeeq Ring in 925 Silver (Chandi), at Rs 38,900, is the highest-priced aqeeq we make; Aqeeq-e-Yamini — Men's Natural Yemeni Aqeeq (Agate) Ring in 925 Silver is Rs 28,200. Both are solid chandi, not plated.

Three more yemeni-grade rings are graded by carat weight: The Dignity of Aqeeq carries a 5–8ct natural Yemeni aqeeq at Rs 22,000, The Immense Luck of Aqeeq sets a 3–5ct stone as a signet at Rs 24,200, and Three Fold Aqeeq is a three-stone design at 1–1.5ct for Rs 28,000. Gilded Aqeeq, a 2ct Yemeni aqeeq at Rs 26,000, is the one exception to the all-silver finish here — gold plated over solid 925 silver.

Each stone is chosen and cut for the ring it goes into, so dimensions and weight vary from piece to piece. If the size of the stone matters to you, ask us for the measurements of the one we would set before you place the order.

Red aqeeq

Noor-e-Qalb — Men's Natural Red Aqeeq (Agate) Ring in 925 Silver, at Rs 22,000, is the brighter, more opaque red, and the easier of the two to wear every day: it reads as colour on the hand rather than as a statement. The Natural Red Aqeeq (Agate) Certified Bracelet, at Rs 15,000, is the same material strung as beads, and the one piece here that suits a woman as readily as a man.

Black aqeeq

Shade of Heritage — Men's Black Aqeeq Ring in 925 Silver (Chandi), at Rs 22,000, is the most restrained thing we make in this stone: a plain black aqeeq in silver that works as a formal signet at the office as comfortably as at a family wedding.

Zard, green and sulemani — what we do not keep

Sulemani, the banded grey-and-black aqeeq, and the yellow (zard, زرد عقیق) and green varieties belong to the same chalcedony family and we are asked for all three. We do not keep them as a standing line. A large share of what is sold as zard or green aqeeq in Pakistan is dyed grey agate, and we would rather not put a coloured stone in front of you under a natural name. If one of those is what you specifically want, message us before you order and we will tell you plainly whether we can source it.

What sets the price

Aqeeq rough is not scarce the way fine sapphire or ruby rough is, so you are not paying for rarity of material. You are paying for the grade and character of the individual stone, its size and cut, and the silver work around it — every mount here is solid 925 sterling silver, hand-set and finished in our own workshop rather than cast in bulk. Below this band the saving usually comes from somewhere specific: a smaller stone, a lighter or plated mount, or dyed rather than natural material. Ask which, whoever you buy from. If you would rather run the checks yourself, the natural-versus-dyed tests — including the glass-scratch hardness check, which works on a set stone as well as a loose one — are in the aqeeq stone guide.

The Natural Red Aqeeq (Agate) Certified Bracelet is the one piece here sold with a laboratory certificate. For the rings, ask us before you order and we will tell you what documentation we can supply with that particular stone — before money changes hands, not after.

Size, making time and delivery

Every ring is cut to your size and made in our Karachi workshop after you order, so nothing here ships from stock. Measure first: our ring size guide converts millimetres to Pakistani and US sizes. Ask us to confirm the current making time when you place the order, and tell us if you are ordering for a date.

Delivery is nationwide, cash on delivery. If you are still choosing between stones, men's natural stone rings holds the rest of our natural-stone work for men and men's rings the full range; the closest in spirit are our natural ruby (yaqoot) rings and natural emerald (zamurd) rings. For the tradition — who wears aqeeq, on which finger, and what is narrated about it — read aqeeq stone benefits and who can wear it in the Journal.

Frequently asked questions

Are these aqeeq rings solid silver or plated?

Every ring on this page is solid 925 sterling silver (chandi) at its core, and every stone is hand-set in our Karachi workshop. One piece, Gilded Aqeeq, is finished with gold plating over that solid silver base; every other ring wears the silver itself. Nothing here is a plated base metal.

Why does yamni (Yemeni) aqeeq cost more than other aqeeq?

Yamni describes a deep, faintly translucent red with visible tonal movement rather than flat colour. The name has long been tied to Yemeni rough, and in practice it is the grade, size and cut of the individual stone rather than a paper origin that sets the price — our yemeni-grade rings run Rs 22,000 to Rs 38,900. If you want origin documented for a specific stone, ask before you order.

What do your aqeeq rings cost?

Rs 22,000 to Rs 38,900 for rings in solid 925 sterling silver, and Rs 15,000 for the certified red aqeeq bracelet. Below that band the saving usually comes from somewhere specific — a smaller stone, a lighter or plated mount, or dyed rather than natural material. Ask which, whoever you buy from.

Do you sell zard (yellow), green or sulemani aqeeq?

Not as a standing line. A large share of what is sold as zard or green aqeeq in Pakistan is dyed grey agate, and we would rather not offer a coloured stone under a natural name. Sulemani we simply do not keep in stock. If one of those is specifically what you want, message us before you order and we will tell you whether we can source it.

Is your aqeeq natural or treated?

Every piece here is set with natural aqeeq. Dyeing is common and long-established in the agate trade, which is exactly why disclosure matters — if you want documented proof for a particular stone, ask us before you order rather than after.

Does the ring come with a certificate?

The Natural Red Aqeeq (Agate) Certified Bracelet is sold with a laboratory certificate. For the rings, ask us before you order and we will confirm what documentation we can supply with that specific stone.

Which hand and finger is aqeeq traditionally worn on?

Custom varies and we would rather point you to the sources than rule on it. What tradition holds about hand and finger, and the narrations commonly cited around aqeeq, are set out in our aqeeq stone guide and in the Journal post on who can wear aqeeq. Practically, every aqeeq ring we make is 925 sterling silver, the metal tradition associates with men's rings.

How long does it take, and can I pay cash on delivery?

Every ring is cut to your size and made to order in our Karachi workshop, so it does not ship from stock. Ask us to confirm the current making time when you place the order — it depends on the stone and the setting. Delivery is nationwide across Pakistan and cash on delivery is available.