The listing, Vintage .925 Sterling Silver Ring Malachite Peridot Turtle Healing FREE SHIPPING has ended.
This is from my personal collection. Think I bought it in the 80s, so it is vintage, but I don't remember wearing it. I wore mostly gold at the time, but bought lots of silver, too. I was organizing some of my rings and this one no longer fits, so it needs a good home. Thought my Listia friends would love it. Size 6 - 6 1/2. Very strong and durable ring. The body is green malachite and the head is peridot. Very thick band. Would make a great pinky ring, too.
Malachite is believed to be a strong protector of children. It is said to protect the wearer from accidents and protects travelers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in relationships.
Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewelry and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers.
Malachite is a stone that should not be used for physical healing. Malachite has been called the "mirror of the soul". It is variable in its condition. It reaches the inner feelings of the person and reflects what is there, negative or positive. It is so beautiful that one would like to wear it in jewelry, but caution must be used when wearing Malachite. It will always reflect how you feel, if you feel negative don't wear Malachite. It reminds us that we have a dual nature and it is up to each person to know and rule his own person. To help get rid of nightmares, keep a piece of Malachite in your bedroom.