Malachite Gemstones

Malachite gemstones are easy to identify with the various shades of green and black banding. As you can see in the photo above. This is genuine handmade Peruvian jewelry from South America. For more information about handmade Peruvian Jewelry, click here. Mining Malachite began as early as 4000 BC by ancient Egyptians. These semi-precious gemstone are often used for tumbling, jewelry and figurine carvings. Malachite cabs are popular and often set in sterling silver. It is one of the gemstones used in many native American Southwestern jewelry designs and often intermixed with other gemstones.

Azurmalachite is a mixture of malachite and azurite. It's a really pretty, dark blue stone used a lot in jewelry making.

Amazingly, there are manufactured malachite gemstones which is odd because there is already an abundant supply of these gemstones. They are from Russia and indistinguishable from the actual stone.

Malachite is found in the Eliat stone which is the national stone of Israel and also called the King Solomon stone. There is a lot of interesting history surround this stone and, of course, lots of handmade ethnic jewelry indigenous of Israel.

In the Middle ages, malachite was worn to protect from black magic and sorcery. In Ancient Greece amulets for children were made of malachite. Malachite is said to aid in the regeneration of body cells, aiding in one’s sleep. It creates calmness, peace and tranquility. Used to detect impending danger, malachite gemstones are believed to lend extra energy, ward off danger, and increase knowledge, patience and harmony in one’s life.

The Peruvians use a lot of malachite in their handmade Peruvian jewelry designs. (Photo Above) These Peruvian designs are an incredible value. The necklaces come with matching earrings and are made using natural gemstones. They are 19.99 for the entire set. The handmade Peruvian jewelry pictured above, as well as hundreds of other Peruvian designs are available in my store, Jewelry Jewelry Online! I am stocking the store with handmade ethnic jewelry indigenous of various countries around the world. Along with the handmade Peruvian jewelry, there is handcrafted Swarovski crystal jewelry that I make myself. I do custom orders at a reasonable price, to suit any of your jewelry needs. For more information about my custom work, click here! Or if you'd like to see examples of my handcrafted jewelry, click here!

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