Green Malachite Bead Staggered Length Pendants Choker We are pleased to offer this beautiful malachite choker with its classic variations and striations of greens. This choker is quite striking and pretty, and, if you love green, you will love this. It is absolutely beautiful with deep, rich bands of green that will definitely get attention every time you wear it. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. Because Malachite is quite soft, it should be worn with care. Use extreme caution in cleaning this gemstone as it is easily broken down by some solvents. Sterling silver is a white and highly reflective precious metal. Sterling refers to silver that is 92.5 percent pure, which should be stamped on the metal, sometimes accompanied by the initials of the designer or country of origin as a hallmark. Egyptians and Europeans of the Middle Ages believed Malachite protected children from evil spirits and witches. Most green stones are associated with abundance and wealth and so wearing Malachite Jewelry is also said to bring prosperity to the wearer. Sometimes called the Business Mans Stone. The Greeks associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus, as copper is her metal, and copper left open to the elements, becomes the green stain of Malachite. They believed Malachite cut into a triangle brought protection against the Evil Eye and engraved with Venus' sign, drew love to oneself. Russians believed drinking from a Malachite cup would give the power to understand animals. Click here to view more pictures and details about this item, or to purchase it! connecticut