MATERIALS:
Sterling Silver and Malachite.
MEASUREMENTS:
The pendant measures 1-7/8" long and 1" wide. Rope chain measures approximately 18-1/4" long and 3-mm wide.
DESCRIPTION:
There is nothing at all average about this beautiful set! In this Native American jewelry set, the pendant is hand crafted by artist M Begay, out of authentic sterling silver and Malachite stone. The stone is gently set in a hand cut bezel. The pendant is accompanied by an Italian rope chain, made out of genuine sterling silver. The necklace may be worn with or without the pendant. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked by the artist. The chain is stamped Italy and .925 (sterling).
Malachite is famous for its radial banding and deep green color. Popular today for use in Southwestern style jewelry, malachite was also popular in the past with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was worn as a good luck charm to keep away danger and illness. It is believed to balance and stabilize ones emotions.