A lovely marquise shaped Malachite gemstone exhibiting a ripple effect of green banding flowing across its surface. The Malachite is hand set in silver and comes complete with an 18 inch silver chain. 

Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, formed by the precipitation of copper rich solutions in limestone regions. It often forms stalactites, which when sliced reveal the the  wonderful vivid green banding characteristic of the gemstone.

It has been used for jewellery since Ancient Egyptian times and also as a pigment by artists  It is still valued and used by skilled art restorers. 

Malachite is the stone of balance and harmony, abundance , empathy and positivity  .It is associated with the Demeter ,Greek goddess of the Earth and fertility. A birthstone for Taurus, Cancer and Scorpio.

Pendant weight: 9.65 grams   Stone size: 3.6cm x 1.7cm