4.93 Ct. Cabochon Malachite from Russia

This exquisite, opaque 4.93 carat oval malachite, measuring 12.05 by 10.04 by 4.22 millimeters, is a study in refined natural beauty. Cut en cabochon to enhance its fluid banding and soft luster, this gem presents a bluish green field of color with vivid intensity and an excellent polish that catches and holds the light with a satiny sheen. Evaluated at eye level it is graded very slightly included, an attribute that speaks to the stone’s authenticity and natural character without compromising the clarity of its banding or the purity of its surface. Unenhanced and responsibly sourced from the storied deposits of Russia, this malachite carries with it the provenance and history that collectors and connoisseurs prize, and it comes to you in pristine, natural condition, ready to be set into a singular piece that communicates both heritage and modern luxury.

The hue and tone of this Russian malachite merit thoughtful comparison because they place the stone within a lineage of celebrated green gems while also highlighting what makes it uniquely desirable. The bluish green tone leans cooler than many of the sunlit, yellowish greens associated with certain Congolese malachites, offering instead a refined depth that evokes the disciplined, museum-quality malachites historically quarried in the Ural Mountains, yet with a slightly livelier, more contemporary cast. Where a top Colombian emerald presents a pure, transparent green with extraordinary brilliance, this malachite offers an opaque, velvety saturation that reads as equally luxurious in its own register, a noble green that does not compete with but rather complements high-end transparent gems. Compared with Australian chrysoprase, which often displays a glassy apple-green to mint tone, our stone’s bluish undertone gives it a cooler, more aristocratic presence. Against the teal-inflected turquoise of Persian origin, which frequently carries skyward blue notes, this malachite maintains a deeper terrestrial green, anchored by rhythmic banding that recalls the layered strata of celebrated stones from Katanga yet refined into a more elegant, monochrome palette. These comparisons underline the gemstone’s ability to stand among the world’s most admired greens while remaining unmistakably malachite, a jewel whose tone is both historically resonant and strikingly modern.

Owning this malachite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a declaration of discernment, a choice that signals an appreciation for rare natural materials and fine craftsmanship. The cabochon cut and superb polish render the stone ideal for a statement ring, a classic signet, or an artful pendant where its bands can be showcased as a focal composition, particularly when set in warm 18 karat gold to dramatize the bluish green, or in cool platinum to emphasize its cooler, almost teal notes. Because this piece is unenhanced and mined from Russian deposits celebrated for their consistent quality, it becomes more than an ornament, it becomes an heirloom-quality object: a conversation starter that reflects a curated eye and an elevated lifestyle. For the collector who seeks a gem that bridges geological history and contemporary design, this malachite delivers rare color, rhythmic banding, and a presence that commands attention without ostentation. Contact us to reserve this singular stone and allow our specialists to advise on settings that will best reveal its bluish green poetry, and let this malachite be the signature of a collection defined by timeless elegance and assured taste.