Lovely and encouraging
I've loved malachite since I first saw it when I was a little girl. So, I found this necklace exceptionally beautiful first for the gems/beading. The three beads have a nice weight to them and the striping on each of them is different, as are the exact colors. Golden angel wings connect the beads to the necklace itself, which is a dainty chain link with an extender chain (that you connect the lobster clasp to). The weight of the beads helps the necklace/pendant hang nicely, plus it's very comfortable (not too heavy).<br /><br />I did find the clasp to be a bit difficult to attach to the extender chain. Of course, I'm trying to do this behind my own back (ha ha) so I can't see the chain, but normally I haven't found this to be difficult. (You know. After a few years of wearing jewelry working the clasps becomes second nature.) With this, it took me, at first, 3 attempts to get the clasp actually on a link instead of sliding around on the chain; another time it took 5 attempts! Although at least both times I did finally get it right.<br /><br />The best thing about this necklace is the personal encouragement it gives me. I'm not so much someone who buys a gem for its particular meaning, but for its beauty to me. So I do love this for the beautiful green malachite. Even more meaningful, perhaps, is the necklace's overall design along with the angel wings. It reminds me very much of my faith, and in particular a Bible chapter in the Psalms, number 91. Such a lovely visual reminder!
Rating: 4 stars