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[[File:Chalcedony-219314.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|right|A geode of chalcedony richly colored by [[hematite]] that gives it its rusty hues and marks it as Akik{{contradictory-inline|reason:Annotations of market image and tet imply many possible colours of aqiq|date=July 2024}}]]<br />
'''Aqeeq''', '''akik''' or '''aqiq''' ({{langx|ar|العقيق}}, '[[quartz]]' in [[Arabic]], '[[agate]]' in Turkish), is an Arabic or Turkish term referring to quartz or agate, but 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 gemstone, and rings set with golden-orange variety of [[carnelian]] or [[sard]] have special significance in the [[Islamic]] religion.<br />
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== Jewellery preparation ==<br />
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.<br />
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== Islamic significance ==<br />
[[File:Qasem Soleimani Praying in Imam Khomeini Hossainiah.jpg|thumb|[[Qasem Soleimani]] wearing an aqeeq ring]]<br />
An aqeeq ring also has religious importance in [[Islam]] as it is considered [[sunnah]] to wear one. The Prophet [[Muhammad]] is said to have worn a [[carnelian]]/aqiq ring set with silver as a commemoration of the removal of idols from the [[Great Mosque of Mecca|Grand Mosque in Mecca]] in 630&nbsp;CE. Many Muslims do the same, including both [[Shia]] and [[Sunni]] [[clergy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themuslimvibe.com/featured/wearing-rings-and-gemstones-in-islam-philosophy-and-benefits|title = Wearing Rings and Gemstones in Islam: Philosophy and Benefits|date = 23 November 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Heavy Silver Ring with Carnelian Seal, Yale University Art Gallery, inv. 1933.615 - YDEA - 34601.jpg|A silver ring set with a carnelian [[seal ring|seal]] carved with a standing figure, circa 100–256 CE<br />
File:Tumbled carnelian.jpg|A [[rock tumbling|tumbled]] carnelian (golden-orange chalcedony, coloured by [[iron oxide]] impurities)<br />
File:Chalcedony cape-clasp (Faberge).jpg|A 1903 cape clasp, with chalcedony, diamonds, rubies, gold and enamel, worked by jewelry master G. Wigström for [[Faberge]]<br />
File:Batu akik yang dijual di dataran puncak Jabal Rahmah, Mekah.jpg|Akik stones and rings in many colours, sold at the summit of [[Mount Arafat]] in [[Mecca]]<br />
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