Description
Yemeni Akik Stone Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
This Yemeni akik stone ring features a bright red natural stone set into a sterling silver band with vine and leaf pattern work carved along both shoulders. Akik is the Persian and Urdu name for the same stone known in Arabic as aqeeq, both referring to natural agate sourced from Yemen. The vine pattern on this band is a classic motif in Islamic decorative art, appearing in jewellery, architecture, and manuscript work across the Muslim world. The stone is completely natural. Not synthetic, not dyed, and not treated in any form.
The vine patterned band on this Yemeni akik stone ring is solid 925 sterling silver weighing 12 grams or more. The carved vine and leaf elements are cut directly into the silver surface, with each element flowing naturally into the next in a continuous organic pattern along both shoulders of the band. The bright red oval stone sits in a clean bezel above the carved band, with the warm stone colour providing a strong contrast against the bright silver below.
Bright red akik from Yemen is the variety most closely associated with the Sunnah tradition of wearing aqeeq rings. It is the colour most referenced in hadith and the one most widely recognised across different Muslim cultures as the traditional choice for an Islamic ring. For further reading on the tradition of wearing akik in Islam, Sunnah.com is a reliable source.
Stone and Setting Details
The stone in this Yemeni akik stone ring is cut in a smooth oval cabochon shape with a vivid red colour and a high mirror polish across the full surface. No inclusions are visible and the colour is consistent from edge to edge. The bezel wraps the stone cleanly and sits flush with the top of the vine patterned band.
To explore every aqeeq style we carry, visit the Aqeeq Rings collection. For other natural Islamic gemstone rings, browse the Feroza Rings collection and the Dur e Najaf collection.
Ring Specifications
This Yemeni akik stone ring is available in sizes 1 through 16 3/4. Metal: 925 sterling silver. Stone: natural bright red Yemeni akik. Cut: oval cabochon. Weight: 12g+. Ships free via FedEx to USA and UK. Returns accepted hassle-free.




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