{"product_id":"vintage-natural-malachite-hexagonal-trinket-box-gemologist-estate-find","title":"Vintage Natural Malachite Hexagonal Trinket Box | Gemologist Estate Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny piece with a wonderful story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful vintage trinket box was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscovered in the home of a gemologist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among a collection of stones and mineral objects. Based on the style of the piece and the history associated with similar carved malachite objects, it was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost likely sourced from the Congo, formerly known as Zaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a region celebrated for producing some of the world’s most extraordinary malachite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved and polished into a petite hexagonal form, the box displays remarkable natural patterning. Deep emerald and vivid green bands sweep across the stone alongside distinctive concentric “bull’s-eye” formations. Every face has its own pattern, making this little box beautiful from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fitted removable lid completes the piece. At just over 2 inches across, it is perfectly sized for a treasured ring, earrings, tiny keepsakes, or simply displayed as a decorative mineral specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vintage natural malachite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estate find from the home of a gemologist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Most likely Congolese\/Zaire origin; exact provenance is unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carved hexagonal form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fitted removable lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Polished stone finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Approximately 2–2¼” across × 1” tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Exceptional natural banding and orbicular\/bull’s-eye formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause malachite is a naturally occurring stone, variations in color, banding and pattern are part of the beauty of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Brass Rabbit Co., LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55136135315735,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/1904\/0535\/files\/IMG-5191.png?v=1788794605","url":"https:\/\/thebrassrabbitco.com\/products\/vintage-natural-malachite-hexagonal-trinket-box-gemologist-estate-find","provider":"The Brass Rabbit Co., LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}