2/$20, Genuine Green Tree Agate & Malachite Gemstone Sterling Silver Earrings

Genuine Green Tree Agate & Malachite Gemstone Sterling Silver Earrings Also known as dendritic agate, tree agate has been known to humanity since ancient times: It was a favorite carving stone for seals and rings among the ancient Egyptians, and the ancient Greeks would bury this stone to promote plentiful harvests in the coming season. It is named for its foliage-like patterns. Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, and well-known for its distinctive green shading, which renders it an attractive carving material. It has been mined in modern-day Great Britain and Israel for over three thousand years. Until 1800, it was used as a pigment in green paints. 20 mm x 15 mm green white tree agate oval beads. Irregular malachite chips The length of the drop is about 1 1/2" Sterling silver hooks (only the hooks are made of sterling silver 925)