A single 29.60 carat piece with striking green banding gives you three sensible ways to set it. A silver pendant with a full bezel protects it best. A wide silver ring can carry a stone this size, and we are glad to talk through the design with you on WhatsApp. A hand-made gold mount works too, and the warm metal brings out the deep green.

Whatever you choose, malachite's softness should guide it. At 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale an exposed ring face will collect scratches, so cover the edges and keep the top away from hard knocks.

The details: AG-000319 is opaque and deep green, with swirling bands and a silky surface. A wax or resin finish is common on malachite, and we will share what we have noted on this stone if you ask.

Wipe it with a soft dry cloth and keep acids away. The malachite range offers more sizes if this one is larger than you need.

It travels Cash on Delivery: check it in front of the rider, then pay. Expect it in 1–2 working days in Karachi or 2–4 in other big cities, and remember the 7-day return policy if it does not suit you. Our malachite guide is a short read before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural malachite with a weight of 29.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,130 — roughly Rs. 140 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000319 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.