Rare! Vintage, handmade, signed 1990s Malachite Crystal Point Pendant 14k gold

Rare! Vintage, handmade, signed 1990s Malachite Crystal Point Pendant in 14k gold bail (3 grams) setting Item details Vintage from the 1990s Pendant height: 1.6 Inches; Pendant width: 3/4 Inches Materials: Gold Gemstone: Malachite Description This is a beautiful green 10-carat Malachite stone pendant, handmade and signed by the artist in a 14k bail setting of 3 grams, dated 1991. Malachite is said to absorb negative energies from both the atmosphere and the physical body, it is also a stone of good fortune and prosperity. Malachite has shown to have remarkable healing properties, it protects against negative energies as it fills our auric fields with positivity, while simultaneously pushing all the negativity outwards. It’s known as the stone of transformation. It's likely a Native American piece, signed Ruben 1991. This piece is from our great aunt's estate, an avid collector of all things native American. Probably picked up on her many trips through the country. 14k 3 grams gold 10-carat Malachite stone. History Malachite was an important stone in ancient times, in Egypt, the stone was ground and turned to green pigment to be used for eyeshadow and murals. The Pharaohs used it in their headdresses. Malachite was thought to be connected to Venus (the goddess of love) in ancient Greece. Ancient Chinese dynasties prized Malachite decorative pieces, and Korean dynasties used Malachite powder as paint. Malachite was used as a healing stone. According to German lore.