Aqeeq
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Aqeeq, akik or aqiq (Arabic: العقيق) means quartz in Arabic, and agate in Turkish, however in the context of rings usually refers to a ring set with a chalcedony stone. Well-known types of chalcedony are carnelian, agate, and onyx. It is considered a semi-precious gem stone, and rings set with golden-orange variety of carnelian or sard have special significance in the Islamic religion.
Jewellery preparation
A stone is ground into shape (often a cabochon or a short, wide cylinder) and polished to a shine. Sometimes the flat surface is engraved with a religious motto in Arabic, which is sometimes inlaid with gold. The finished gem is then mounted on a ring according to the stones finished size. Both men and women wear aqiq rings as jewellery.
Islamic significance
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An aqeeq ring also has religious importance in Islam as it is considered sunnah to wear one. Muhammad wore a carnelian / aqiq ring set with silver as a commemoration of the removal of idols from the Grand Mosque in Mecca in 630 CE. Many Muslims do the same, including both Shia and Sunni clergy.[1]
Gallery
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A silver ring set with a carnelian seal carved with a standing figure, circa 100–256 CE
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A tumbled carnelian (golden-orange chalcedony, coloured by iron oxide impurities)
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A 1903 cape clasp, with chalcedony, diamonds, rubies, gold and enamel, worked by jewelry master G. Wigström for Faberge
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Akik stones and rings in many colours, sold at the summit of Mount Arafat in Mecca
References
- ^ "Wearing Rings and Gemstones in Islam: Philosophy and Benefits". 23 November 2018.
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