Malachite, Lapis Lazuli intarsia order earrings. chrome diopside & lapis lazuli accent. S.S. Natural gemstone, Long drop/indigo/ boho style

Malachite, Lapis Lazuli intarsia earrings. chrome diopside & lapis lazuli accent. Lapis lazuli has beautiful gold color pyrite veins. Sterling silver findings & ear wires.
Earring drop length approx. 2".

Malachite got it's name from the Greek word for malakos – meaning soft. It has been used in many cultures as early as 4000bc. It has been used by healers to soothe stomach ailments and to protect against curses and negative energies. To this very day, Malachite is still used in this protective way. A favored tool of alchemists and healers back in the day, Malachite has proven its worth over centuries when it comes to imparting wisdom on the body. It's a stone known to keep blood pressure on the down low and its calming nature certainly helps this. Malachite also works in harmony with the bones, encouraging quick healing for broken bones, torn muscles, and problems with the joints. When it comes to emotional healing this is where Malachite amps up its powers. One of the strongest elements that flows from Malachite is its immense powers of protection. Malachite is all about flushing out toxic emotions, clearing away unwanted energies, and ensuring that those negative vibes stay away at all times. It gives you courage, wisdom, and the ability to spot and say no to all kinds of emotional blackmail. It's a stone that sends a warning bell when things aren't as they seem, which in turn grants you inner strength and confidence. (info from tiny rituals blog)

Lapis Lazuli is one of the world's oldest gems, dating back to 7000 BC within what is modern day Afghanistan. Ancient Persians derived the name of this stone from the word “lazhuward”, meaning blue and ancient Greeks and Romans referred to it as “sapphirus”. It is even mentioned several times in the Hebrew Scriptures of the Bible. The Egyptians were known to respect Lapis as a powerful gem and used it in monthly cultural ceremonies and sacrifices. Egyptian women also used crushed and powdered Lapis as eye shadow. Catherine the Great decorated an entire room in her palace with Lapis Lazuli. Lapis covered the walls, the fireplace and doors and even the mirror frames were made of Lapis. Many early painters used powdered and purified Lapis as paint because it produced such a brilliant and romantic color. It was used in scarabs, beads pendants and other jewelry since 3100 BC and the Sarcophagus order of King Tutankhamen was gold and inlaid with Lapis. The royal Sumerian tombs of Ur, located in lower Iraq, were found to contain thousands of exquisitely carved Lapis animal statuettes, dishes and beads. These amazing artifacts undoubtedly came from material mined in northern Afghanistan. It was believed that since it was blue, like the sky, it would aid in directing the departed to heaven in the afterlife.
Therapeutically, Lapis Lazuli has been used to cure migraines, fever, respiratory problems, insomnia and depression. It is believed to protect the bones and thyroid, and has always been considered a powerful protection from evil, both physically and mentally. Buddhist teaching recommends Lapis for inner peace and freedom from negative thinking. It is thought to aid in “connecting with the gods” and “invoking divine inspiration”. It is also said to enhance memory, to promote gentleness, to provide courage to the wearer and to be a powerful aphrodisiac.

"Chrome diopside has long been used to boost creative vision and awareness. This green gemstone is also thought to be able to improve intellect and encourages the desire of one to learn. According to metaphysical beliefs, chrome diopside is used to help alleviate aggression or stubbornness while in turn enhancing love and commitment.
Those who use gemstones for healing have been known to use chrome diopside in the treatment of headaches, to regulate blood pressure, to encourage recovery after illness and to help those who suffer from addiction. Chrome diopside is not a traditional birthstone, but it is associated with the zodiac sign of Pisces as well as Gemini and Virgo.
The term diopside comes from the Greek words "di" and "opsis," which mean "two" and "vision." It's no surprise then that this stone was viewed as one of visualization and was sometimes placed on the forehead to help encourage good dreams by ancient peoples. Other cultures believed green diopside had come from the tree of life. Many people buried their dead with the gemstone to ensure renewal of their life" (fire mountain gems).