This listing is for a custom Malachite ring, handcrafted just for you.
To place an order, simply select your favourite piece of Malachite and your ring size from the drop-down menus. I’ll then use the details from your purchase to create your very own made-to-order ring. Like all my work, each piece is individually handcrafted using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced gemstones, and environmentally conscious methods.
♥ Handcrafted:
• Made to order by hand in Melbourne, Australia
• Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds
• Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil, etc.)
♥ Ring Features:
• Genuine Malachite, ethically sourced from Broken Hill, Australia and the Ural Mountains, Russia
• 925 sterling silver 11-gauge (2.5mm approx.) ring band
• Thick 925 sterling silver backing
• 999 fine silver bezel surrounding the stone
• Polished to a high shine
• Nickel-free silver
♥ Uniqueness:
• All silver used is recycled
• Every stone is handpicked and ethically sourced
• No chemicals are used in the creating process
• Each ring is made with deep respect and love for the Earth
♥ Things to Keep in Mind:
• Please allow 3–5 business days for creation, as each ring is made to order
• The completed rings in the listing photos are a guide. Every gemstone varies slightly in shape, height and size, so your finished piece will be truly one of a kind
• Stones will be set in the orientation they appear on my fingers in the photos. If you’d prefer a horizontal setting, just leave a note at checkout and I’ll be happy to accommodate
• If you’d like to see the rings I make to order each day, feel free to tune into my Instagram Stories at www.instagram.com/GemAndTonik. I share videos of every piece before it heads off to its forever home :)
Stone Measurements:
- Stone 1: 9.5mm x 7.5mm approx.
- Stone 2: 8mm x 8mm approx.
- Stone 3: 8.5mm x 8.5mm approx.
- Stone 4: 8mm x 8mm approx.
- Stone 5: 10mm x 7.5mm approx.
- Stone 6: 7.5mm x 7.5mm approx.
- Stone 7: 17.5mm x 15mm approx.
- Stone 8: 10.5mm x 7mm approx.
- Stone 9: 8mm x 8mm approx.
- Stone 10: 16.5mm x 10mm approx.
💎 MALACHITE LORE:
Malachite has been treasured since ancient times, with mines in the Sinai and Suez regions of Egypt active as early as 4000 B.C. The Ancient Egyptians used it for amulets, jewellery, and even ground it into powder for eye shadow believed to offer both beauty and protection. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also prized Malachite for its decorative appeal and healing properties, often carving it into ornaments and talismans. In Russia, Malachite became a symbol of opulence, famously used by the Czars to adorn palaces with grand columns, tabletops, and entire rooms of inlaid stone.
Geologically, Malachite forms through the weathering of copper deposits, giving it its rich green banding and beautiful swirling patterns. Its vivid color and natural markings make every piece unique.
Energetically, Malachite is considered one of the most powerful stones for protection, guarding both the physical and spiritual self. It is believed to absorb negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and the body. Malachite is also known for encouraging transformation, fostering creativity, sharpening intuition, and supporting emotional healing. Keep it close during times of change, while traveling, or when facing situations that may place a physical or emotional strain on your body.
