Buy Premium Quality Malachite Jewelry
Malachite shows off a range of rich green shades, usually in distinctive banded patterns. Malachite jewelry has long been treasured for its natural and unique beauty and continues to impress jewelry lovers today. Stand out from the crowd with premium quality malachite jewelry from Raymond Lee Jewelers.
Malachite Jewelry Meanings and Symbolism
Malachite is an ancient gemstone that was mined as far back as 4,000 BC in ancient Egypt in the famed King Solomon’s mines. The mines were said to be spiritually governed by the Egyptian goddess of motherhood, love and beauty Hathor. In the middle ages, malachite was believed to have great healing powers and was used as a ward against the evil eye. It was also said to have the power to keep children and travelers safe. Placing the stone in a bedroom was supposedly a protection against bad dreams. It was also believed to soak up negative vibes and the stone can be purified afterwards by leaving it outside overnight in open air.
Malachite Jewelry Buying Tips
As with any popular gemstone jewelry, there are malachite pieces sold in the market that are only simulated. Unfortunately, some jewelers try to hide this information by stating it in tiny print or mentioning it in low-level product pages. The label “simulated” is another term for faux or imitation. So, it’s very important to be careful where you shop for malachite jewelry to make sure you’re buying the real thing. To spot real malachite, keep in mind that it should be hard, heavy and cold to your touch.
When you hold a real malachite stone, you can feel its heft and density which is heavier than a solid piece of plastic or glass. Also, the striped bands of color should not have a uniform color or pattern. There will be circles and areas in the pattern that will naturally vary in thickness and green shading. Oftentimes, real malachite is cut and polished by hand, so the size and shape of beads will also not be uniform. Sometimes, genuine malachite has visible cutting as well as polishing marks. Looking closely at genuine malachite, it’s possible to see tiny crystals in this stone.
While malachite jewelry is relatively affordable, it’s certainly not cheap. Genuine malachite jewelry will never sell for just a few dollars, although it’s possible to purchase vintage malachite bead jewelry for around $60 up to a few hundred dollars depending on the size of the stone. Be aware that some malachite jewelry pieces may be wax-treated to make it more durable since it’s a soft stone. Make sure to check malachite strand necklaces for chips or cracking that might lead to the beads splitting.
Malachite Jewelry Collection
The semi-precious stone malachite may not be known by most average person but it has actually been used in jewelry since antiquity. It’s a very attractive gem with remarkable layers of light and dark green color, which gives it a very unique appearance. Polished malachite stones are typically formed into cabochons and beads to be used in malachite necklace, malachite earrings and malachite bracelets such as the ones we proudly showcase in our malachite jewelry collection.
The beauty of our malachite jewelry collection is that you can find pieces that will suit either casual or elegant outfits, depending on the setting that was used. Malachite’s one-of-a-kind green shading pattern looks spectacular with gold or silver, making for eye-catching rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Our jewelry buyers carefully select malachite jewelry pieces that beautifully display the gem’s various green shades and distinct banded patterns. Each of our individual malachite jewelry was included in our collection because of their natural beauty and color gradations. View our malachite earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces and be captivated by their high quality and brilliant workmanship paired with very reasonable discount prices. Check out our online store or our Boca Raton, Florida show room to see our most recent malachite jewelry additions.
Malachite Jewelry Care
Malachite is a rather soft gemstone (rating 3.5- on the Mohs scale of hardness). Therefore, you should protect your malachite jewelry from getting scratched, hit sharply or being exposed to extreme changes in temperature. This is why you need to make sure you take off your malachite ring if you will be doing some manual work or some activity where it may come into contact with heat or any hard object.
To clean malachite jewelry, just swirl it in a bowl of lukewarm, soapy water and rinse with lukewarm water. Use a soft brush only when necessary. After cleaning, pat dry with a soft cloth or a paper towel. Make sure not to use any product with ammonia for cleaning. Also, never use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. When you’re not using your malachite jewelry, keep it protected by storing it separately from your other jewelry. Remember that malachite is softer than many other types of gemstones used in jewelry so it’s very likely to be scratched if you keep it with your other jewelry items. It is
Wearing Malachite Jewelry
The fascination for malachite jewelry continues to this day. Because of its gorgeous green shades, malachite jewelry is worn well by red haired individuals or those with a fair complexion which plays on the color of the stone favorably.
Budget- and fashion-conscious people will favor malachite jewelry to accent their wardrobes come spring. It’s relatively affordable and its deep green color will pop terrifically with all the trendy pastel colors of the coming season such as placid blue, violet tulip, hemlock green and Paloma gray. You can also wear malachite jewelry to add an exciting complementary color to a cayenne red or yellow outfit. Malachite jewelry will also look splendid against a dazzling blue or orchid purple background.
Shop for Malachite Jewelry
Buy malachite jewelry at Raymond Lee Jewelers at discount prices. Shop with confidence at Boca Raton’s premier jeweler where you can get amazing deals for malachite earrings, malachite rings and other malachite jewelry pieces. Shop at our online store now or visit us for stylish and affordable malachite jewelry.