{"product_id":"tropfen-malachit-kette","title":"Teardrop Malachite Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone: Malachite, the Green Copper Mineral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a basic copper carbonate with the formula Cu2CO3(OH)2 and belongs to the carbonate class of minerals. It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of copper deposits, in other words where copper-bearing rock weathers. Its color comes from the copper itself, which makes up about 57 percent of the mineral. That's why it only comes in shades of green. Its light and dark bands are characteristic; they form as it grows in concentric layers and give every stone its own pattern. With a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4, it is one of the softer stones and is opaque to slightly translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose between 925 sterling silver and a warm 14K gold-filled chain. 14K gold-filled is a real, thick layer of gold that is firmly bonded to a base metal. Unlike simple gold plating, which is applied only wafer-thin, wears off over time, and fades fairly quickly, 14K gold-filled keeps its warm gold tone for years. The malachite is a genuine natural stone, cut into a teardrop and treated to protect its soft surface. It is threaded by hand onto the fine box chain, whose square links interlock closely. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts name goes back to the Greek word malache, meaning mallow, a plant whose green leaves recall the color of the stone. In ancient Egypt, malachite was made into amulets and ground into pigment that was used as green eye makeup. In Russia in the 19th century, entire halls were clad in it, for example in the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. By tradition, the stone stands for transformation, growth, and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Malachite Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain in 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled is water-resistant. The stone is not water-resistant to the same degree, because it is soft and sensitive to acids, sweat, and prolonged contact with water. So take your piece off before showering, bathing, or swimming, and put it on only after your perfume and lotion have soaked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean the stone only with a dry cloth or a soft, slightly damp one, and dry it right away afterward. Ultrasonic cleaning, steam, and cleaners containing acid or ammonia are not suitable for malachite. Long periods of direct sunlight can fade its color. Store your malachite necklace in a dry, dark place, apart from harder pieces of jewelry. This way, the polish will stay beautiful for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade Art by Carola","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271043465545,"sku":"MAL001-G-MK-45","price":181.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271043498313,"sku":"MAL001-G-MK-40","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ With chain \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271043531081,"sku":"MAL001-G-MK-NA","price":181.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271043563849,"sku":"MAL001-G-NA-45","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271043596617,"sku":"MAL001-G-NA-40","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Pendant only \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271043629385,"sku":"MAL001-G-NA-NA","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271043662153,"sku":"MAL001-S-MK-45","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271043694921,"sku":"MAL001-S-MK-40","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ With chain \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271043727689,"sku":"MAL001-S-MK-NA","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ 45 cm","offer_id":55271043760457,"sku":"MAL001-S-NA-45","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ 40 cm","offer_id":55271043793225,"sku":"MAL001-S-NA-40","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Pendant only \/ Pendant only","offer_id":55271043825993,"sku":"MAL001-S-NA-NA","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1419\/5003\/files\/1_4d736681-90ce-4138-acfb-990677462c6d.png?v=1788675438","url":"https:\/\/by-carola.com\/en-int\/products\/teardrop-malachite-necklace","provider":"Handmade Art by Carola","version":"1.0","type":"link"}