A loose 24.60 carat malachite — 27.03 ratti — at Rs. 3,380, about Rs. 137 per carat. The reference is GS-000322. It is sold unset.

The banding on this stone

Pale grey occupies the upper-right corner, with a narrow pale streak running independently down the left edge. The centre is held by a broad dark green mass. From the bottom-centre, a bright green banded ribbon curves upward and to the right, and fine ripples crowd the top-left corner.

It is a quieter face than some on this page — more dark ground, less bright banding — which suits a setting where the stone is not meant to shout.

The polish

Malachite takes a very high polish for such a soft stone, and this one has it: the dome returns a clean sharp highlight rather than the slightly waxy sheen of an under-finished piece. That matters more than usual here, because a good polish is also what keeps the surface sealed against the sweat and oils that dull malachite over time.

It is also, unfortunately, the first thing to go. Expect to have a malachite repolished every few years if you wear it regularly — it is inexpensive and restores the stone completely.

Buying it loose

Unset lets a jeweller cut the bezel to this exact outline and orient the pattern as you want it. Tell them it is malachite before they start: standard polishing compounds and any heat will damage it.

Care

3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, and acid-sensitive. No ultrasonic cleaner, no heat, no vinegar or lemon. Dry soft cloth.

We have not had this stone tested, so its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated, and we hold no documented origin for it. Message +92 308 887 3888 for dimensions. The rest of the range is in the malachite category.

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

This particular stone

This listing is one natural malachite with a weight of 24.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,380 — roughly Rs. 137 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000322 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.