Sweet simplicity. Little stacks of picture jasper, red jasper, and red malachite dangle inside hand forged hoops. Earthy yet elevated. Handmade Shepherd hook earwires. Measure about 1”. Sterling silver, which has been oxidized and hand polished for an antique finish.

About Malachite: The name Malachite may come from the Greek word malakee, or malache, signifying the resemblance of Mallow leaves, or from the Greek word malakos, meaning soft.Well known to ancient Egyptians, Malachite mines were in use between the Suez and Sinai as early as 4000 B.C. It was also popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, for jewelry, ornaments, and in powdered form, for eye shadow. In the Middle Ages, Malachite was believed to protect against the "Evil Eye" and to cure various stomach ailments. Russian czars used Malachite for ornaments and paneling for their castles, and intricate inlay work. Malachite is a protection stone, absorbing negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and from the body.

About Jasper:  The name jasper comes from the Greek meaning "spotted stone". It can be spotted or striped depending on the foreign minerals included.  Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of Quartz. It comes in many different colors and is found all over the world. Jasper is an important stone to the spiritual practices of the Native Americans.

Jasper is one of the most protective gemstones.  It is a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It helps ground and balance one's body and spirit. It absorbs negative energy and brings courage and determination.

Your jewelry will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a small box. Multiple items will be combined, unless separate boxes are requested. You will be able to complete this request during check out. If this is a gift being shipped directly to the recipient, you can use the gift box option during check out to include the gift message. If you do not use the gift option, there is no way for me to know these are gifts and your pieces will be wrapped together in one box.