Malachite is a beautiful opaque green gemstone that is sourced mainly from Congo, Namibia, Australia, France, and England.
Meaning
Malachite pendants are made from gorgeous green patterned gemstones called Malachite which is a Copper Carbonate Hydroxide mineral. The impressive color and design of Malachite make Malachite green pendant an elegant and highly sought-after piece of jewelry that is loved by gem connoisseurs and jewelers worldwide.
Since Malachite has a hardness of 3.4 - 4 on the Moh’s Scale, it can be easily used to make an attractive Malachite stone pendant that grabs the attention of everyone.
The healing and metaphysical properties of Malachite can arguably be benefitted the best from Malachite pendants. Thus elucidating the fact that not only is the pendant a major fashion statement, but it can actually benefit you in many ways such as relief from a variety of diseases and health issues.
Since Malachite is a rather soft gemstone (3.4-4 on Moh’s Scale), it is only cut into cabochons. However, they do come in various fascinating shapes and designs.
Oval Malachite Pendants
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Round Malachite Pendants
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Pear Malachite Pendants
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Square Malachite Pendants
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Metals Used
Malachite pendants can be made from various lustrous metals and alloys ranging from gold, silver, platinum, to copper and brass (panchdhatu).
Silver Malachite Pendants
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Copper Malachite Pendants
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Brass Malachite Pendants
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Platinum Malachite Pendants
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22K Yellow Gold Malachite Pendants
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18K Yellow Gold Malachite Pendants
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14K Yellow Gold Malachite Pendants
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18K White Gold Malachite Pendants
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In addition to this, Malachite pendants can also be attached with a dazzling Silver chain that is sure to be the icing on the cake by making an embezzling Malachite pendant necklace!
Malachite is one of the most stunning gemstones in the world and rightfully so. The opaque green stone and its gorgeous banded pattern can hardly be disliked by anyone. However, unfortunately, there are counterfeit imitations of Malachite pendants wherein low-quality and artificial Malachite is used to make the pendant and sold off as genuine gemstone jewelry. Despite how wrong the practice is, it does affect the market value of the gemstone.
At GemPundit, we take full responsibility for providing the most genuine Malachite and Malachite pendants and we take pride in having gemstones and jewelry that undergo several authenticity tests and are certified to be of the most genuine quality by renowned gemstone grading laboratories such as JBN Gemstone Laboratory and AGR. These gemstone laboratories follow international standards while examining and verifying gemstones.
The cost of Malachite pendants is usually affected most by the quality of the Malachite gemstone used. The type of metal used, and the carat weight of the gemstone and the metal used are also essential determinants that supplement the pricing of Malachite pendants.
In addition to this, the complexity of the pendant design can also affect the Malachite
Pendant price.
More elaborate designs elicit more commendatory prices. Pieces with expertly intricated designs are of greater value than basic simplistic and uncomplicated designs.
Malachite is usually cut into cabochons due to its softness. It is available as Malachite heart pendant, Malachite round pendant, Malachite oval pendant, Malachite pear pendant, Malachite square pendant, and Malachite rectangle pendant.