THE Malachite wear and tear one stop shop for information
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Just wanted to share some pics with you ladies of what malachite can become if not looked after properly...
I think this was exposed to pretty much everything and looks horrible now
I think this was exposed to pretty much everything and looks horrible now
Just wanted to share some pics with you ladies of what malachite can become if not looked after properly...
I think this was exposed to pretty much everything and looks horrible now
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Gosh, it is sad to see the normally bright and saturated green turn cracked and faded this way. I've always wanted to get a malachite bracelet but the sensitivity of the stone does concern me. Thank you for sharing @Ylesiya
I have the malachite necklace and bracelet and I was hesitant with the bracelet after reading this thread but I took the plunge after being able to take care of the necklace.
my SA had told me that stacking with the bracelet isn’t an issue because of the gold around each motif it adds some layer of protection because it will be the gold rubbing against other bracelets rather than the malachite itself (but the other bracelets you’re wearing with it will get scratched).
I haven’t had a problem so far (I don’t expose it to water or body lotions) but it would be good to know from @yelsiya how long it took for your bracelet to turn like that?
My SA said if I expose it to everything it would happen in 6 months but so far no issue and it’s been 3 months (but I have looked after it)
This is not my bracelet. This is from a local resale store. I think it was bought in 2015 if I am not wrong.
All of my jewellery is in great condition as I look after it very well but I personally chose to stay away from malachite no matter how I like that beautiful green look.
I tried the magic ring at the store the other day and it already went dark, dull and striations were barely seen. Just a dark green clover shaped blob. I am ok with being very careful with my items (this is fine jewellery after all) but can't bear the thought of something deteriorating by itself.
Where I live the climate is hot and humid, no matter how hard one tries the jewellery will be exposed to body sweat and humidity in the air. I think malachite would work in colder, dry climates where the stone would be the most comfortable and mostly worn against dry skin and/or clothes (in case it's a necklace).
Thanks for clarifying
that’s such a shame about the ring
and yes I totally agree with the climate, I wouldn’t have purchased the malachite if I was in a very hot location.
Totally late to the party, but I just received the 5 motif bracelet in malachite! I’m super excited about it and am going to do my best to baby it as much as I can and won’t wear it 24/7. I know this has been addressed before by one person, but is it okay to stack with a love bracelet? Again, I won’t be wearing this 24/7, so for the times I do wear it, do y’all think it would be okay?
Awww very happy for you! I have had mine for a few months now and I do stack it with the love bracelet - I wear it a few times a week but have stopped in the last week due to the strong heat. My SA had said that it’s fine to stack as the gold around the clovers is slightly raised so no damage will happen to the malachite - only thing is the love bracelet will get scratched but I’m fine with that. Enjoy your new purchase!
Something that has been on my mind since I started watching the last season of Masterchef AU, one of the contestants seems to wear her malachite bracelet non-stop, also while she is cooking. So bracelet is exposed to water, steam, heat and maybe even some acids and oils from splattering. I always thought malachite was an extremely sensitive stone, so I wonder how can it stand to all these? 
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Something that has been on my mind since I started watching the last season of Masterchef AU, one of the contestants seems to wear her malachite bracelet non-stop, also while she is cooking. So bracelet is exposed to water, steam, heat and maybe even some acids and oils from splattering. I always thought malachite was an extremely sensitive stone, so I wonder how can it stand to all these?
I’m not sure if it’s just the lighting, but her stones appear dark which is something that can happen over time. Mine is a vivid green, and I’m dreading the inevitable darkening. I’ve accepted that I may just have to have the stones replaced every so often.
I didn't realize that malachite varied in shades of green. the pieces I’ve see were always a beautiful vibrant green. here is a photo my SA sent me 
for those of you with Malachite pieces, would you kindly share how do you look after your malachite? which cleaning cloth do you use? Thanks!
I rub each motif with a microfiber cloth after every use, and store it in a soft travel pouch with silica gel packets in an effort to reduce exposure to moisture.
thank you! i didnt receive a cleaning cloth from the boutique so i’ve been using an unused cloth for cleaning sunglasses, but that seems inefficient.