This hand made sterling and malachite stone spider brooch was made by Navajo artisan E. Spencer. It's in excellent vintage condition. It measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches and weighs 6 grams. There is a straight pin with rolling lock in back. There is a hallmark on the underside that reads: E S Sterling. Spencer is known for bug and spider pins, like this one. Malachite is one of the most important minerals for protecting against negative energies. It fills our auric fields with positivity, while simultaneously pushing all the negativity outwards. Malachite is known to create a “cloak of invisibility” around the user. This will remove you from certain confrontations and make you less susceptible to negative energies. This stone also helps with emotional balance, especially during times when people around you put their “baggage” on you. Malachite offers the willpower to confront and get past any emotional and physical blockage happening in your current life. Lastly, it helps people who lack self-confidence and self-responsibility. This powerful mineral assists in making progress on your spiritual journey and is a must-have for anyone who is constantly working on themselves. Malachite opens the heart and will allow for balance on all levels.