Malachite pendant in silver 41.5g, Congo

Malachite is a green mineral found in various parts of the world. Congo is also one of the important deposits of malachite, where a large amount of this mineral is mined. Malachite from Congo is usually dark green, with characteristic stripes and circular patterns, which are created by different degrees of oxidation of copper. Malachite is popular among mineral collectors and jewelers who use it as a decorative stone in various types of jewelry.

Rhodium-plated silver is a type of silver that contains trace amounts of rhodium, a metal element in the platinum group of metals. Overall, rhodium-plated silver has several advantages over ordinary silver, such as greater resistance to corrosion and oxidation, increased hardness, improved luster, and hypoallergenic properties. These properties make rhodium silver very popular for jewelry making.

Hypoallergenic properties: Rhodium-plated silver is often considered hypoallergenic, meaning it causes fewer allergic reactions than regular silver. This factor is important for people with sensitive skin or metal allergies.