Natural Malachite Pair 54.8ct 25x15mm Octagon Cabochons

Natural Malachite Pair 54.8ct 25x15mm Octagon CabochonsFibrous 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

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.