Malachite Chips 36"

$1170 $1950

SKU: 99ST404

Each 36-inch strand of malachite chips brings you the real thing — genuine semi-precious malachite in organic, naturally varied chip shapes that no two strands will duplicate.

The deep, rich greens range from forest-dark to brighter malachite tones, carrying the stone's signature swirling banding that makes each chip visually distinct.

Specifications

  • Size: 6 mm
  • Color: Malachite Chips 36"
  • Material: Malachite

What to make with them

String them continuously for a layered bohemian necklace that lets the irregular shapes nestle together naturally, or snip the strand to incorporate chips as organic spacers between focal beads in earrings and bracelets where a little raw, earthy texture does the heavy lifting.


Showroom Location

Showroom Aisle 12 Section O on the hook

Description

Small gemstone are both popular and versatile. Their convenient size makes them easy to work with, and useful in a wide variety of designs. You can use them as a subtle color accent or base your entire design upon them. Their natural organic shape makes them a great partner for beads like precious metal rounds or metallic seed beads. Along with lapis lazuli, Malachite is one of human kinds first precious stones. It has been used for over 7,000 years and was quite popular with ancient Egyptians. Malachite has been associated with numerous goddesses throughout history, such as the Egyptian goddesses Toeris, and Hathor as well as the Greek goddess Venus. Malachite is easily recognized for it is a deep banded green color. Like Lapis, Malachite was ground and used as a pigment.

Additional Details

  • MaterialMalachite
  • Color FamilyGreens
  • Size6 mm
  • Gemstone TypeMalachite
  • Mineral FamilyCarbonate (Malachite)
  • BirthstoneApril (unofficial)
  • Zodiac AssociationCapricorn; Scorpio
  • Chakra AssociationHeart

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