Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Malachite Gemstone Pendant Jade Carnelian Quartz
Gorgeous solid 14k Yellow Gold drop-style pendant featuring a large custom-shaped Malachite gemstone with gemstone cabochons in the center. This beautiful vintage pendant weighs approximately 5.71 grams and measures approximately 41 mm x 25 mm, including the bale, which can fit up to a 3.5 mm chain. Stamped '14k and '585' (58.5% pure gold = 14k) on the bale, this wonderful pendant is in excellent condition.
Malachite, a striking green gemstone, is renowned for its vibrant, banded patterns and rich, emerald to deep forest green hues. Composed of copper carbonate hydroxide, its swirling designs and velvety luster make it a visually captivating stone. With a relatively soft hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, it requires careful handling. Malachite is often used in ornamental carvings, cabochons, and inlay work, and is prized for its unique beauty and historical significance. It is also often associated with protection and transformation.