Malachite

Malachite takes its name from the Greek malakhê, referring to the colour of mallow leaves. Its hues range from soft, pale greens to deep, vivid tones. Its signature lies in its banded patterns — natural concentric lines and ripples that make each stone utterly unique. Found in Australia, Brazil, Colombia, the Congo, the United States, France, Mexico, Namibia and Russia, malachite is a highly distinctive, expressive gemstone. Historically prized in the decorative arts, it adorns the Malachite Room of the Grand Trianon at Versailles and the interiors of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. In jewellery, malachite brings a strong, graphic presence. Viltier selected it for the Magnetic line, giving the stone a surprisingly modern resonance. Brooke Gregson and Grainne Morton also appreciate its singular aesthetic qualities. Across various traditions, malachite has been linked to confidence, discernment and protection. It is also said to absorb surrounding energies — which is why it is often worn on its own, a stone whose visual strength is matched by its symbolic presence.