Malachite Dome Rings

Beautifully carved malachite and rose gold dome ring made in Russia, ca. 1915. The rich color in shades of green is enhanced by the expertise of the carver. A statement piece for the independant lady - colorful but elegant at the same time. The luxuriant, swirling patterns of malachite have striking light and dark green marbling that is unmistakable. The startling beauty of this stone has come to represent sensuality and beauty. With its concentric, eye-like rings of green that mimic the eye of a peacock feather, this stone has captured the imagination of many cultures for ages. The first culture to use malachite for adornment was ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. The Egyptians used malachite as an ornamental stone in jewelry and art. The stone was imported from King Solomon's infamous copper mines on the Red Sea. Archeologists have found Egyptian tomb paintings using malachite gemstones that had been ground into paint that colored the walls. It was also ground into a fine dust and mixed with galena, a thick paste used to make kohl, on slate palettes to be painted onto eyelids as a cosmetic and talisman against evil. Vivid green malachite kohl is believed to be Cleopatra's favorite cosmetic, and she was buried with a large vase of it for use in her afterlife. Malachite also played an important role in European paintings during the Renaissance period of the 15th and 16th centuries as a pigment for paints and dyes. It is believed that many of the green colors found in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting were painted with malachite-based oil paints. It was the Russian Romanov...

Gold ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite cut in Cabochon. French size 53 USA size 61/4 Japon size 13 Solid gold 18 karat for 6.94 grams. this ring can be set for the size accordi...

Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite cocktail ring, featuring a striking 19.51 carat rose quartz gemstone set in a stunning 14 karat rose gold mounting. The rose quart...

Dazzle and inspire with this remarkable 4.29 carat tourmaline cocktail ring, a sparkling tribute to the beauty of precious gems. At its heart sits a stunning 4.29-carat pink tourmali...

Vintage 18k Gold Malachite and Onyx Ring with Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This vintage ring from the 1980s is a perfect statement piece. It has an ...

Attractive 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and malachite ring by French jewelry house Boucheron, 1970s. Designed as a slightly bombé band ring centering upon a lozenge shaped element ...

Andreoli 0.51 Carat Diamond Malachite 18 Karat Gold Ring This Ring Features: - 0.51 Carat Diamond - 20.38 Carat Malachite - 8.17 g 18k Yellow Gold - Made In Italy

This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite...

Very Unusual Cathedral Arch Dome Statement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.56 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI Beautiful Malachite Dome Stones ...

Unusual 1970s Italian Diamonds White and Yellow Gold dome Ring in Malachite shaping a textured pointed dome The design is enhanced by a stroke of approx. 0.65 cts brilliant diamonds ...

Stunning Gold Malachite ring set in a wonderfully detailed setting. The ring is a size 9 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Ring measures .76 ...

14 Karat White Gold Malachite Cabochon Center Ring With Diamond Accents Size 10.75. 0.86 total diamond weight. 11.59 mm x 9.55 mm malachite stone. 9.17 grams total weight. 13.02 ring...