Dark Green Malachite Briolette Drop Earrings

The rich green of these AAA grade Malachite Briolette earrings is carefully wrapped with 14K gold Fill or sterling silver wire, which enhances the deep forest green patterning that is characteristic of Malachite. Each pair is handmade by me in my studio in Cornwall. 

AAA Malachite

Length: 32 from top to bottom, Stone 15mm

Metal: Sterling Silver or 14 carat Gold Fill

Handmade in Cornwall

This style is available in many other gemstones/colours.

A matching pendant is also available.

This is a handmade item.  While the gemstones have been selected to be as similar as possible, they are natural so no two are ever exactly alike. 

The Ancient Egyptians were mining for Malachite at least 6000 years ago; they used it for ornaments and to make green paint. It has been used by artists throughout the centuries until very recently as there wasn't a better green available.

I use the best quality materials I can, while keeping the price affordable. The vast majority of my gemstones are AAA grade sourced directly from a 3-generation family firm of gemstone cutters in Jaipur, India.

All the metals I use have been recycled. 

Sterling Silver – 92.5% Pure silver, 7.5% copper. Nickel free. Hypo-allergenic

Fine Silver – 99% Pure Silver. Nickel free. Hypo-allergenic

14 Carat Gold Filled - 100 x more gold than gold plate, so much more durable with an expected life span of 30-50 years before the gold wears through. Hypo-allergenic and nickel free.

Chain length
I offer a choice 16, 18 or 20 inch chains.  On an average adult women, a 16 inch will be close to the neck, a 18 inch sits comfortably below the collar bones, a 20 inch is just above the start of the cleavage. I sell 5x more 18 inch chains than the other two lengths put together. 

Bracelet length
Most of my bracelets come with a 1 inch extender chain.  

• Small - 6 – 7 inch
• Medium - 7 - 8 inch
• Large – 8 – 9 inch 

To measure your wrist use a flexible tape measure or wrap a piece of ribbon, around your wrist and measure that.  Then add between ½ inch – 1 inch, depending on how tight you like the bracelet to be. 

Smaller or larger wrists? 
I can make to any size, just ask.

Delivery
Free standard UK shipping over £50, flat rate of £4 under £50.

Ready to ship within 3 working days.

Custom items - 1 – 4 weeks, depending on time of year. 

If it’s urgent, please contact me first – I’ll try my best to help.

Items are sent Royal Mail, First Class and either Tracked 24 or Signed For which usually takes between 1-2 days to arrive.

I try to use packaging that’s both eco and pretty, so it’s special to open while helping protect the planet. 

Every item comes in its own box so it’s ready to gift, and if you’d like to include a special message then add it to the box at the end. 

A special gift? If you’d like to make a gift even more special, items can be wrapped in beautiful paper and ribbon and a card included using the gift wrapping option and sent directly to the recipient.

To keep your jewellery looking nice for longer, keep away from chemicals such as chlorine and perfume, and if it gets wet, rinse with clear water and dry immediately. 

Clean gently using a soft toothbrush, lukewarm water and a dash of Fairy washing up liquid, taking care to avoid the gemstones if possible. Tarnish can be removed using a silver cloth.