
Malachite
Description
Malachite is a striking green mineral known for its vivid banded patterns and vibrant hues ranging from light to dark green. It is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, often used in jewelry, ornaments, and decorative items due to its rich color and polished appearance. Historically, malachite has been valued for its aesthetic qualities and its symbolic significance, as many cultures believed it had protective and healing properties. It has been used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where it was thought to offer protection from evil and enhance transformation and growth.
Malachite is relatively soft compared to other gemstones, making it easier to carve and shape, but it also requires care, as it can be sensitive to acids, heat, and moisture.
Key Features
Key features of Malachite include:
1. **Distinctive Color**: Malachite is known for its vibrant green hues, often featuring dark green bands and swirling patterns.
2. **Banded Appearance**: The stone exhibits unique banding and striations, making each piece visually striking and distinct.
3. **Metaphysical Properties**: It is believed to offer protection, enhance emotional healing, and promote transformation and growth.
4. **Copper Composition**: Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral, which contributes to its rich green color and is often found in copper mining areas.
5. **Softness**: It has a relatively low hardness rating of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, making it more prone to scratching and requiring careful handling.
6. **Cultural Significance**: Historically, Malachite has been used as a pigment, in jewelry, and for talismans, valued by various cultures for its beauty and believed protective qualities.
7. **Healing Properties**: Some people use Malachite for its purported ability to assist with emotional balance and physical healing, particularly related to the heart and lungs.
These features make Malachite a popular choice for both collectors and those interested in crystal healing.
Ring Sizing
Finding the right size is easier than you think! Just follow these simple steps:
- We offer 3 sizing options for easier measurement:
- USA number size (e.g. 8)
- Diameter (e.g. 18.2mm)
- SA letter size (e.g. P)
- If you already know your size, our sizes are universal.
- If your size falls between two options, no worries! Use the Live Chat in the bottom left corner, and we’ll guide you to the perfect fit.
Need help? Contact us anytime:
- Burger Coetzee: 084 299 4583
- Jani Coetzee: 061 367 2002
- Live Chat (Bottom Left Corner Button)
We’re always here to assist if you have any questions!
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Your ring includes a free 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If a defect is noticed upon within 3 months of purchase, we’ll replace the ring at no cost, provided you email proof of purchase and a clear photo of the defect. If the same design is unavailable, we’ll offer a similar ring of equal value.
We also offer a lifetime warranty upgrade at a one-time charge, ensuring piece of mind for an extended period of time. look our rings are made to last a lifetime but under reasonable circumstances. Unfortunately, over the years we have had our lenient policies misused and abused so to avoid that, we reserve the right to void the warranty in cases of misuse (see exceptions below).
What’s Covered?
- Free replacement within 1 year for manufacturing defects.
- After 1 year, we’ll still replace the ring if the issue is natural and within policy guidelines. The customer covers courier costs.
- Personalised products: The ring is covered, but any engraving or personalisation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.
Warranty Exceptions
The warranty does not cover:
- Size changes due to weight fluctuation.
- Scratches on resin, normal wear and tear damage, or breakage due to improper use, constant exposure to harsh chemicals (e.g., bleach, hand sanitiser), or dropping of the rings on tiles, granite, glass etc.
- Plating wear on gold, black, or coloured rings (accelerated by exposure to chemicals). The natural colour of tungsten is silver so note that any plated colour will fade with time and is normal wear & tear.
- Sale Items: Any products bought for under 50% of its original value will not carry our standard warranty policies unless the Lifetime warranty was added to their purchase.
We aim to provide the best customer experience and will assist within reasonable limits. However, if a warranty claim is suspected to be fraudulent or abusive, we reserve the right to void the warranty.
For warranty inquiries, contact exchanges@touchwood.biz. Thank you for choosing Touchwood.
Quick & Easy Returns
Touchwood Warranty & Exchange Policy
Exchanges
We craft high-quality, stylish wedding rings at accessible prices, and we stand behind every purchase. If you need a different size or design, you may exchange your ring within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in unworn, pristine condition.
How to Request an Exchange
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Submit Your Request
- Email exchanges@touchwood.biz with your order number and a clear photo of the ring in its original condition.
- Use the subject line: "Exchange Request – Order #[Your Order Number]" together with what size you need for faster processing.
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Personalised & Engraved Orders
- Personalised & Custom rings (e.g., engraved) cannot be exchanged, so please review your order carefully before request for exchange.
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Exchange Fee
- A R395 processing fee covers two-way shipping and handling.
- Payment details and shipping instructions will be provided once your request is approved. In the event that you have ordered a custom ring it will be at our discretion what we can offer as an alternative should you have ordered the incorrect size.
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Return & Dispatch
- After payment confirmation, we’ll send return shipping details and pickup.
- Once we receive and verify the ring, we’ll dispatch the alternative size.
For any queries, contact exchanges@touchwood.biz.
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