Natural Malachite Pair 54.8ct 25x15mm Octagon Cabochons

Fibrous velvet malachite in octagon form, with a pronounced concentric eye pattern - a dark oval core at the center of each stone ringed by a zone of brighter emerald green, then a darker outer field. The effect reads like a large eye or lens focused on the face of the stone, which gives each cabochon a clear visual focal point. Slightly greener and better balanced than the darker 44ct pair - the mid-tone emerald ring is vivid and distinct. Both stones show the eye pattern in the same proportional position; the overall match is very good. The polished surface has the characteristic silky micro-texture of fibrous malachite.

The centered eye pattern makes these particularly effective as earring pairs - the pattern reads symmetrically face-on in a bezel or prong setting. At 25x15mm each and 54.8ct combined, this is a substantial matched pair with real visual presence. Congo and Zambia are the primary sources for malachite of this fibrous character. Natural malachite, loose matched pair.

• Stone type: Natural malachite (fibrous variety)
• Origin: Africa
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Octagon cabochon
• Size: 25.5x15.5mm (each)
• Total weight: 54.8ct (2 pieces)

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