{"product_id":"victorian-revival-vintage-gold-plated-mottled-malachite-simulated-ornate-pendant-chain-vp279","title":"Victorian Revival - Vintage Gold Plated Simulated Mottled Malachite Ornate Pendant \u0026 Chain (VP279)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian Revival - Vintage Gold Plated Simulated Mottled Malachite Ornate Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This gorgeous pendant is crafted from gold plate over metal. The pendant features one rectangular shaped malachite (simulated), Victorian Revival vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pendant is comprised of a beautiful mottled  green simulated malachite gemstone, which has an exquisite ornate open-work frame. The back of the pendant is also ornate, displaying a wonderful cross, and raised open-work detail. The pendant is matched up to a decorative chain, featuring a secure spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This vintage era pendant is versatile and an eye-catching piece, which can be worn day or night. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: Malachite's history spans millennia, used by ancient Egyptians for makeup and tomb paintings (symbolizing rebirth), Greeks \/Romans for jewelry and temple decoration (associated with goddess Juno\/Artemis), and later as protective talismans against evil and illness through the Middle Ages, with significant Russian use for opulent architectural decoration like St, Isaac's Cathedral, while also serving as an early copper ore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSimulated or fake malachite has a history that runs parallel to the popularity of the natural mineral, driven by the desire for its unique banded, bright green appearance without the high cost or fragility of the natural stone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While natural malachite has been used for thousands of years, modern synthetic, reconstituted, and imitation versions have become increasingly common, particularly as natural deposits in areas like the Ural Mountains have been depleted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 43.00 mm x 26.00 mm       Chain 22\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Size: Malachite (simulated) 16.50 mm x 13.00 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 27.20 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1980 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41197011796026,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5329_712d4e82-18dc-41ec-81b8-4f5bf3a9786c.jpg?v=1768885990","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/victorian-revival-vintage-gold-plated-mottled-malachite-simulated-ornate-pendant-chain-vp279","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}