Who is this 24.60 carat malachite for? Someone who wants a bold green stone for a statement pendant or a small collection, and who is happy to look after a soft material. Banded malachite, known locally as farang, shows deep green swirls that no other piece will repeat.

Where the value lies

With malachite you are not paying rarity prices the way you would for ruby or sapphire. The value sits in how sharp the banding is and how good the polish looks. The stone is opaque, so judge it by the crispness of the pattern, not by sparkle.

Day-to-day care

At only 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, malachite is happier in a pendant or earring than in an everyday ring. Because the surface is so soft, dealers often finish it with wax or resin, so ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this exact stone. You are welcome to have it tested independently if you wish. Wipe it with a dry cloth and keep it away from acids, perfume and long soaking.

Quote AG-000322 when you message. More stones are listed under malachite.

No advance payment is needed. We dispatch on Cash on Delivery, you inspect before paying, Karachi addresses usually receive it in 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, and a 7-day return is there as a safety net. Before you choose, our malachite guide may help.

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 AG-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, 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.