Gorgeous banded Malachite pendant with embossed leaf pattern and HOPE engraving, in sterling silver and 24ct gold keum boo.

Beautiful Namibian Malachite with a banded pattern ranging from lightest teal to dark forest green. The reverse of the sterling silver setting is embossed with a detailed leaf pattern and a raised HOPE engraving, with a ray of 24ct gold keum boo.

On 18”/45cm fine diamond cut sterling silver chain.

MALACHITE was favoured by the ancient Egyptians for its stunning vibrant green and protective properties. It was mined in the Sinai Desert as early as 4000 BC. Ancient Greeks and Romans used it in jewellery, ornaments and mosaics, and even in eye shadow! Russian lapidary masters veneered it onto columns and ornaments using the famous Russian Mosaic technique, as seen in the Hermitage and other royal palaces and cathedrals. Malachite is known as the Midwife’s Stone and is believed to protect against negative energies, pollutants and radiation.

HALLMARKING London Assay Full UK Hallmark 925 Silver