When this 22.35 carat malachite reaches you, here is what to check before you hand over the cash. Keep reference AG-000317 handy in case you want to ask us anything.

• Colour: strong green with natural banding. The bands should flow through the stone, not look printed on top.
• Surface: opaque and smooth. Run a fingertip across it and feel for rough spots or chips.
• Hardness: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, so light scratches are possible over time.
• Finish: sealing with wax or resin is standard for malachite; ask us what we have noted on this one.
• Size: 22.35 carats, a good weight for a pendant or a substantial ring.

Cash on Delivery is there so you can do exactly this check at the door. Afterwards, store it away from harder stones and clean it with a dry cloth only. If you want a smaller or larger piece, the malachite collection has more. At this weight the banding is easy to judge by eye, so give it a few minutes in natural light before deciding.

Buying is simple: Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, a look at the stone before you pay, about 1–2 working days for Karachi and 2–4 elsewhere, and a 7-day return if you change your mind. For background, read our malachite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural malachite with a weight of 22.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,380 — roughly Rs. 151 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000317 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, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. 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.