Malachite Jewellery

The Malachite Jewellery Collection at Palenque celebrates one of the natural world's most visually dramatic stones, malachite, a copper carbonate mineral whose vivid, swirling greens and distinctive banded patterns have made it one of the most recognisable and sought-after gemstones in the world. No two pieces of malachite are ever identical, the bands and swirls of deep forest green, bright emerald, and pale mint forming patterns that are entirely unique to each individual stone, shaped by the geological conditions of its formation over millions of years. It is this quality that makes malachite such a compelling choice for the Monet range, Palenque's collection of one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces in which individual stones are hand-set in 925 sterling silver. The Monet pendants, rings, and earrings each showcase a single malachite stone, selected for the quality and character of its banding and set in sterling silver in a way that allows the full surface of the stone to be seen and appreciated. Because every stone is unique, every Monet piece is unique, a pendant, ring, or pair of earrings that belongs to one person and one person alone. Alongside the Monet pieces, the collection includes the Viva birthstone bracelet, in which malachite beads are combined with 925 sterling silver beads in a design that brings the stone's rich, verdant colour into a more relaxed and wearable form. Malachite is the traditional birthstone for May, making the collection a particularly meaningful gift for those born in that month, though the stone's extraordinary colour and pattern make it a compelling choice in any season. The Malachite Jewellery Collection is available exclusively at Palenque.