Polished Malachite Sculpted Faux Gold Statement Pendant - Bold Chain

Polished Malachite Sculptural Statement Pendant | OOAK Wearable Art

This magnificent polished malachite slab needed very little assistance from me to command attention—but naturally, I couldn't leave it entirely alone.

The centerpiece is a substantial polished (both sides) malachite slab displaying the stone's extraordinary natural banding in layer upon layer of rich emerald, forest, jade and near-black green. Every sweep, concentric marking and variation within the stone was created by nature, making this piece completely unique.

I set the malachite into hand-sculpted proprietary material, creating an irregular architectural surround that follows and exaggerates the organic contours of the gemstone. The sculpted surface was textured and finished in metallic gold over a dark black base, allowing glimpses of the underlying darkness to create depth and contrast rather than producing a uniformly polished metallic surface. The intentionally irregular edges and textural variations are part of the handmade character of the piece.

The pendant portion measures approximately 6" high x 4" wide and is suspended from a substantial vintage gold-tone chain with an approximately 8" drop on each side.  The necklace will accommodate approximately an 18–19" neck.

This is not a discreet piece of jewelry. It is an oversized work of wearable sculpture built around one of nature's most unmistakable gemstones—dramatic, sophisticated and intended to occupy space.  This piece has some weight so please know your tolerance before you purchase.

No two pieces of malachite are alike, and there will never be another necklace exactly like this one.  One of a Kind Wearable Art from the Atelier of Kat Kouture.

AI Image Disclosure: The primary listing image is AI-assisted and is provided as a styling visualization to demonstrate the approximate scale, placement and dramatic effect of the necklace when worn. Because AI imagery can vary slightly in its interpretation of proportions, colors and surface details, please refer to the accompanying standard photographs for the actual jewelry, gemstone coloration, sculpted details, construction and precise proportions.