Mad about malachites
Alicja Kwade, Au cours des Mondes, 2022. An installation place Vendôme curated by Jerome Sans as part of Paris+ by Art Basel’s ‘Sites’ programme.
With it’s psychedelic alternating light green to dark green concentric and banded zonings, there’s a multitude of reasons why the malachite gemstone attracts jewellery lovers and amateurs alike!
This funky green malleable stone is often used in jewellery as it’s easy to work and also relays a beautiful rich and textured look when polished. The malachite derives its colour from the presence of copper in its composition and must be kept away from the heat as it is quite a soft stone (between 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale).
On a lithotherapy level, malachites are believed to resonate with those looking for emotionally balanced and calm relationships. Here are a few of the malachite’s said virtues for those who believe in the power of the stone’s natural vibrations. The malachite will help its wearer to find his place in the world. It favours changes and necessary transformations in the life of its owner so that they align with his heart’s desire as well as meaningful relationships based on love and not on need or dependency. The more regularly the malachite is worn the more it will contribute to a healthy social life. The malachite can also help heal childhood traumas. The malachite will enable its owner to realise if he is in a toxic or unhealthy relationship and act upon it. It favours the imagination and concentration. Holding it whilst meditating will help concentrate in the now.
