Genuine Malachite Sterling Silver Gecko Stud Earrings

This pair of earrings is a true work of art. They feature the traditional Pueblo Indian image of the gecko in shimmering Sterling Silver. This impressive Sterling Silver jewelry has been inlaid with intricately hand-cut stones of genuine Malachite. Imprints of a face and toes have been included for extra detail. Non native made. The dangling stud earrings are 1" long and 5/8" wide. Stamped Sterling. The matrix of the Malachite may vary slightly. The photo is an excellent representation of the earrings you'll receive.

Malachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. The light and dark green bands are so distinctive that malachite maybe one of the most easily recognized minerals by the general public. A popular design of ceramic ware, which imitates this banding, is named after the mineral malachite. It forms the banding from subtle changes in the oxidation states of the surrounding pore waters, but the exact mechanism is still not well understood.