From“Black Land to Fifth Sun” is an engrossing look at a dramatic new generation of archaeological discoveries made possible by cutting-edge science that are transforming our understanding of the inner lives of ancient people everywhere. Santa Barbara archaeologist uses the latest scientific techniques to interpret the spiritual lives of ancient people. Publisher: Helix Books 1998) Brian Fagan. Following in the Egyptians' footsteps, Greeks also made jewelry and talismans from malachite to ward off evil spelįrom Black Land To Fifth Sun: The Science of Sacred Sites by Brian Fagan. Malachite gets its name from the Greek word"Mala'khe" which refers to its green color. Found in tombs of the pre-dynastic period, eye makeup equipment(palettes, grinders and applicators) seems to have also been essential for the afterlife. The act itself created a personal protective amulet drawn directly on the skin an amulet that once applied could not be broken, lost, or stolen. An unadorned and therefore unprotected eye was believed vulnerable to the“Evil Eye” Outlining the eyes thus gained significance beyond beautification. The Egyptian word for eye-palette is derived from their word for"protect. The application of eye shadow was believed to provide psychic protection as well. Malachite was ground for use as eye shadow and as pigment for tomb paintings. In addition to use in the manufacture of amulets and jewelry. The Egyptians seem to have been the first to mine and use malachite as early as 4000 B.C. DETAIL: In the ancient world malachite was a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. WEIGHT: 3.58 carats(total weight) NOTE: Other setting styles(euro clicks. CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Malachite Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality Sterling Silver studs. more Natural Russian Variegated Malachite Semi-Precious Gemstone Ovals.
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