Malachite Briolette Trapeze Earrings P00176-P00374 and the beauty of the

and the beauty of the bone colored porcelain can be seen from a side view

it is carefully sanded and the top 1/4 of the Joint compound is stained with a thin wash of black paint

it's an explosion of detailed color and form that rewards closer and continued viewing

Nails are inserted before firing

and sprigs of native wildflowers

Malachite Briolette Trapeze Earrings P00176-P00374 and the beauty of theCrafted with recycled 18k yellow gold with a matte satin finish, these earrings feature malachite with a unique striation pattern. Malachite's patterning is caused by the formation of the mineral, which is a globular external form resembling a cluster of grapes. Creating a cross section of these rounded formations results in the banding and dappling of green we see. The pattern of every gem is different.