Malachite is one of the oldest gemstones, having a history that stretches all the way back to Hebrew Israel, where beads were found around the walls of Jericho. Perhaps the Israelites wore malachite as they sounded their trumpets!
The Egyptians discovered that malachite powder made very good eye shadow that not only could be used as make-up, but also protected their eyes from the sun. This beautiful gemstone has stripes running through it which sometimes look like an eye. The Egyptians began to think that this "eye" could scare away "the evil eye".One of the most luxurious displays of malachite today is found in the Hermitage's Malachite Room. ( See my one of my previous articles about the Malachite room.)More at: Handmade Gemstone Jewelry
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