3cts, Malachite, Sterling Silver (925) stud earrings

3cts, Natural, South African, Malachite, 5mm, set in Stirling Silver (925) stud settings.

Many cultures throughout history have prized malachite. The green stone has been used since ancient times. Perhaps its greatest appreciators were the Russian royals of the 19th century. They had dining sets, huge sculptures, vases, and even paneling made from it, as seen in the ‘Malachite room”  in the Winter Palace at the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The Victorians we’re great admirers of opaque jewellery stones, and malachite was one of their favourites. Victorian-era jewelers often used this material in small carvings, beads, and cabochons set in silver and, occasionally, gold.

Each pair, of the beautiful earrings, comes beautifully gift-wrapped in one of our standard presentation boxes.

For that extra touch of luxury, Why not choose one of our luxury solid wood boxes, which can be engraved, with a message to make the gift even more special.