Natural Malachite Pair 34.43ct 23mm Triangle Cabochons

Classic parallel-banded malachite in a trillion cut. The banding runs across the width of both stones in a sweeping chevron/arch pattern - broad parallel layers of deep blackish-forest green and vivid emerald green that converge into a subtle V near the base of each stone. The brightest, most saturated greens sit in the mid-zones; near-black bands frame the upper third. No pale or white tones - pure green-on-dark contrast throughout. The pair is a bookend-mirror match, clearly cut from the same slice of material, with nearly identical chevron placement and band layout on both stones. High gloss mirror polish. The base edge of each stone has a slight natural wave following the original botryoidal surface contour of the material.

The trillion outline is an unusual format for malachite earring pairs - oval and round are far more common, so the geometric triangle shape stands out. At 23x20mm per stone, these are large statement pieces. Malachite has been used in jewellery and decorative arts since antiquity and Africa's copper belt - spanning Congo and Zambia - is the world's primary source. Suited for statement earring settings in yellow or rose gold to complement the warm greens. Natural malachite, loose matched pair.

• Stone type: Natural malachite
• Origin: Africa
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Trillion cabochon
• Size: 23x20mm (each)
• Total weight: 34.43ct (2 pieces)

Natural malachite, untreated - sold as a matched pair of 2 stones.