Inlaid Turquoise Malachite Sterling Silver Bear Earrings.

These earrings are colorful pieces of fine hand made jewelry. This pair features dazzling southwestern Pueblo Indian style inlaid designs. They feature hand cut stones of quality man made Turquoise, Coral, Malachite, Onyx, and Mother of Pearl. The Sterling Silver casings create traditional bear symbols. Non Indian made. These post earrings are 7/8" long. Stamped Sterling.

MALACHITE comes from copper ore, thus exuding a green appearance. Its origin dates back to ancient Egypt, and, as with several other precious stones, was believed to possess magical powers. It has been found in Zaire, France, England, Rhodesia, New Mexico, and Arizona. It is rare and highly esteemed by mineral collectors. Malachite is used for making beads, carved figurines, and cabochons (cut stones). However, larger quantities have been used in certain palace walls and buildings in Russia.