About This Item This stunning pair of contemporary gold plated sterling silver drop earrings is complete with a hexagonal prism shaped malachite gemstone. These earrings include a fish hook backing for pierced ears. Gemstone Information Malachite is an attractive and alluring green banded gemstone. Malachite is irresistably beautiful with a unique aesthetic when carved into cabochons with its linear stripes of bright to dark forest green. The ancient Greeks used malachite to worship Venus and ancient Romans associated it with goddess Juno, referring to it as the \'Peacock Stone.\' Jewellery Collection Our Hexagon Gems Collection offers Gemondo\'s signature design with a variety of geometric cut semi-precious stones.