Malachite in Sterling Silver ring, size 6

Dreamy green Malachite in Sterling and fine silver setting. This is an original design, one-of-a-kind piece, created with care to feature the stone. A singular piece, created with love and great care, handcrafted in Chico, CA by Deb.  The stone was cut and polished by Deb and then set in the custom setting. "Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. Malachite is often used as an ore of copper. It has an opaque transparency and sometimes has a patterned surface. Malachite is a rich shade of green and its meaning is transformation and positive change. Loved by the Greeks and the Egyptians Used as a protective gem Mined in Russia, Australia, The Congo, and Australia   Hypnotic green swirls and a rich azurite mixture make the healing gemstone of Malachite pop. This dark emerald and glorious stone can send our imaginations shooting to forests of velvet green, soft spring days, lush mountains, and cool running waters