This beautiful statement ring features natural russian malachite from urals. The reason malachite is green is because the copper present in malachite is highly oxidised over time and under the right conditions. Malachite is found in russia, zaire, australia, and namibia, zaire, south africa, australia, germany, romania, chile, mexico and the u.s.malachite is a stone of good fortune and prosperity abundance, too. Malachite is a protection stone, absorbing negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and from the body.stone natural russian malachite material 925 solid silver approx pendant size 35mm x 15mm. Beautiful gemstones designed by naturethe henryka designer gemstones collection is a celebration of completely natural and beautifully rare gemstones from across the world.each gemstone is carefully hand chosen by us for its natural and un treated colours and patterns. We look for vibrant gemstones we know you will love, as well as rare gemstones you may have never even heard of from all corners of the earth.instead of seeking perfection, we choose gemstones based on the natural quirks and inclusions that make them entirely unique. This means incredible stripes, bold spots, wave like ripples and swirls that give each gemstone its own unique fingerprint.these characterful gemstones are then cut, polished and set by hand into silver jewellery designs, from statement necklaces to rings, earrings and bracelets. When wearing a piece of henryka designer gemstone jewellery, you can be assured that no one will ever be wearing the same piece. It is individual to you.