Ten and nine-tenths carats of banded green: a small malachite, and for that reason a flexible one. At this size the stone could be mounted as a pendant in silver, or as a ring if you are happy to treat it with some care. A custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888.

Malachite is soft, 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, so a bezel setting that covers its edges is wiser than a thin claw. Gold or silver both suit deep green; silver gives a cooler contrast, gold a warmer one.

The details: GS-000309 is deep green with swirling bands, opaque, with a silky face. It is listed at Rs. 2,850, about Rs. 261 per carat. Soft green stones like this are frequently sealed with wax or resin, and we will share our notes on this exact piece if you ask.

Keep it out of acids, soaps and heat, and wipe with a dry cloth. More stones to compare are in the malachite section.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our malachite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural malachite with a weight of 10.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,850 — roughly Rs. 261 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000309 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale malachite rates 3.5 to 4. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy malachite 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 malachite for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Malachite is commonly waxed or resin-polished to protect its soft surface. 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.