Malachite and Chrysocolla Sterling Silver 925 Pendant - Height: 5 cm - Width: 3 cm- 15 g - (1)

MALACHITE AND CHRYSOCOLLA – A NATURAL WORK OF ART IN 925 SILVER – IRREPLACABLE PENDANT

It is not simply a jewel. It is a contemporary painting that nature has painted on stone.

An extraordinary composition of deep greens and turquoise blues, with concentric rings, undulations, and patterns that seem to emerge from the brush of an abstract artist.

Its most fascinating feature: the same mineral drawing is recognizable on both faces of the pendant. A continuity that reveals the depth of its structure and turns the piece into a small three-dimensional work of art.

1. Mineralogical identification
Malachite associated with chrysocolla, two copper minerals that form one of the most expressive color combinations in nature.

2. Chemical composition
Malachite: Cu2CO3(OH)2.
Chrysocolla: hydrated copper silicate of variable composition.
3. A jewel that is a work of art
There are jewels made by following a design. This piece has a design that predates any human intervention: its bands and colors were created by natural geological processes.
The artisan has given form and setting to a composition that already existed in the mineral.

4. Dimensions and weight
5 × 3 × 0.7 cm
12.7 grams
Oval shape.
Ornamental polish.
Setting in 925 silver.

5. The color
Emerald greens, dark greens, and turquoise blues combine in a composition of strong visual impact.
The contrast is not uniform or repetitive: each transition adds depth to the whole.

6. The natural drawing
Rings, wavy lines, and concentric bands create an image reminiscent of contemporary abstract painting.
Nature has not reproduced an industrial pattern: it has built a singular mineral structure.

7. The extraordinary detail: both faces
The drawing continues and is recognizable on both faces.
This feature allows viewing the mineral structure from either side, like a painting that does not end at the surface.
It is not an applied decoration on the stone. The allure lies in the material itself.

8. A unique piece
You may find another malachite, another chrysocolla, or even another pendant of a similar shape.
What cannot be reproducible naturally is exactly this distribution of bands, circles, tones, and contours.
Its identity lies in its drawing. And that drawing belongs only to this piece.

9. Hallmark in sterling silver
Oval bezel with a 925-marked silver ring, corresponding to an alloy with 92.5% silver.
A discreet setting that allows the real protagonist to be the mineral.

10. Geological formation
Malachite and chrysocolla originate in environments related to the alteration of copper deposits.
Chemical changes and mineral deposition can produce successive structures of great complexity and beauty.

11. Geological provenance
These associations are found in various copper-producing regions, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Zambia, Mexico, and the United States.
No specific mine is attributed without origin documentation.

12. Authenticity and imitations
Malachite is commercially imitated with resins, dyed materials, and artificial compositions.
In this piece, the complexity of the bands, the color variations, and especially the continuous visual drawing on both faces stand out.
These traits are consistent with a natural mineral structure and are among its greatest attractions. Identification is visual and not accompanied by a gemological certificate.

13. Observations and tests
Extended visual examination of both faces, the concentric structures, the chromatic variations, and the setting.
The 925 contrast is visible. The silver purity can be verified by XRF (X-ray) analysis.

14. Ornamental value and collecting
This piece brings together mineralogy, jewelry, and artistic expression.
Its appeal goes beyond fashion: the naturally beautiful structures possess lasting interest for those seeking unique objects.
It is a jewelry piece to wear, but also a small collectible to behold.

15. Presentation
Oval pendant weighing 12.7 grams, with both faces polished and set in 925 silver.
The exact piece in the photographs is included.
Gemological curiosities — Nature as artist
In contemporary art, artists seek movement, contrast, rhythm, and balance.
Here these elements appear without paint, without brushes, and without a prior human design.
The green malachite bands surround the turquoise spaces of chrysocolla, creating a composition reminiscent of abstract painting or an imaginary landscape.
And there is a detail that invites you to pause: the image does not disappear when turned over. The structure remains present on the other side.
We are not facing an artistic reproduction.
We are looking at an original work of nature, turned into jewelry.

Care and conservation
Keep away from impacts, perfumes, acids, and abrasive products. Clean with a soft cloth slightly dampened. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners.

Seller profile
Chus – Authentic Minerals

Specialized selection of minerals and jewelry based on mineralogical knowledge, aesthetic singularity, and more than 40 years of international business experience.
We do not seek merely pretty stones. We seek pieces with identity, character, and a natural story to tell.
Authenticity, discernment, and real value. It’s not just about buying; it’s about knowing how to choose.