A polished marquise-cut malachite stone, its green bands swirling across the face of a sterling silver ring in size 12. Malachite is the deep-green banded stone long carried for protection and for moving through change, and a marquise cut shows its banding to striking effect. Worn on the hand, it is a bold, earthy talisman for protection and steady transformation. Key Features of the Malachite Ring Genuine banded malachite. A polished marquise-cut stone with malachite's signature green banding, no two exactly alike. Sterling silver band. Set in sterling silver, sized at 12. For protection and change. Malachite is a classic stone of protection and of moving steadily through transformation. Product Details Marquise-cut malachite in a sterling silver band Size 12; stone about 1 inch by 1/2 inch For protection, prosperity, and transformation Polished natural stone; banding varies piece to piece The Spiritual Significance of Malachite Malachite is a richly banded green stone, a copper mineral prized since antiquity for its color and its protective reputation. In crystal tradition it is one of the great protective and transformative stones, carried to guard against negativity, to support change and growth, and, through its green color and copper nature, linked with the heart and with prosperity. Cunningham assigns it the planet Venus and the element Earth. A marquise cut, pointed at both ends, draws the eye along the stone's bands, making malachite's swirling pattern the centerpiece of the ring. How To Wear and Care Wear it and set an intention for protection or for the change you are working toward. Malachite is a relatively soft stone and is best kept away from water, acids, and abrasion; wipe it gently with a dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. Raw, unpolished malachite dust should not be inhaled or ingested, though a polished, set stone like this is made for wear. Pairs Well With Raw Crystals: more malachite and grounding, protective stones. Smudge Sticks: cleanse your jewelry and space with smoke. Candles: light one to set a protective or prosperity intention. Dried Herbs: protective herbs for a charm bag or working. Spiritual Books: further reading on crystals and their uses. Frequently Asked Questions What is malachite used for? Malachite is a classic stone of protection and transformation. It is carried to guard against negativity and to support change and growth, and through its green color and copper nature it is also linked with the heart and with prosperity. Is the stone genuine malachite? Yes, it is natural banded malachite, polished and cut into a marquise shape. Because the banding is natural, each stone's pattern is a little different, so yours will be its own within the same green, swirling look. What size is the ring? This ring is a size 12, set in sterling silver, with the stone measuring roughly 1 inch by 1/2 inch. It wears as a substantial statement piece on the hand. How do I care for malachite? Malachite is relatively soft, so keep it away from water, acids, and abrasion, and wipe it with a dry cloth rather than harsh cleaners. Raw malachite dust should not be inhaled or ingested, but a polished, set stone like this is made for everyday wear. What does the marquise cut mean? A marquise is an elongated oval cut with a point at each end. It draws the eye along the length of the stone, which makes it a flattering way to show off malachite's banded pattern.
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