SS Azurite/Malachite Backing with Faceted Quartz Doublet, Oval 21mm Dangle Earrings

Oval Azurite Malachite backing with faceted Quartz doublet dangle earrings. Stone Setting Dimensions: 21 x 11 x 7mm. Full Length of Earrings: 38mm (Approx. 1.5").

AZURITE gets its name from lazhuward, the Persian word for blue. It is a copper carbonate hydroxide and often forms in tabular and prismatic crystals. Used as an expensive pigment in ancient Egypt, and in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Healing Properties: creativity, bravery, calming, self-expression.

MALACHITE is an ore of copper used as early as 4000 BC. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans prized it for jewelry, talismans, eye shadows, and as art pigment. It is believed to aid transformation, amplify energy, encourages unconditional love.

QUARTZ is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and occurs in many forms and varieties. Crystal Sizes range from microscopic masses to single crystals weighing tons. The ancient Greeks believed clear quartz was ice turned to stone. Healing: it is believed to facilitate meditation and amplify energy.