malachite
noun
mal·a·chite
ˈma-lə-ˌkīt 
: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects
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Other staples of the longstanding Zodiaque include men’s and women’s 18k white gold watches, set by hand in glimmering diamonds, and long pendant necklaces set against colorful malachite, sodalite, quartz, and turquoise.
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Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
This one stands out thanks to the rich green malachite and geometric metal details.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
One of five incredible timepieces AP dropped last week, the Royal Oak Self-Winding features a mesmerizing malachite dial that was easy to spot even amongst all the splashes of color on stage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
A lot of technical challenges followed suit in the two-years-in-the-making collection, from mastering the right scale and proportions to fine-tuning the hand-applications, pavé settings and inlays of colored stones including amethyst, tiger’s eye, mother of pearl and malachite.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
This one stands out thanks to the rich green malachite and geometric metal details.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
One of five incredible timepieces AP dropped last week, the Royal Oak Self-Winding features a mesmerizing malachite dial that was easy to spot even amongst all the splashes of color on stage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
A lot of technical challenges followed suit in the two-years-in-the-making collection, from mastering the right scale and proportions to fine-tuning the hand-applications, pavé settings and inlays of colored stones including amethyst, tiger’s eye, mother of pearl and malachite.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Malachite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malachite. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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malachite
noun
mal·a·chite
ˈmal-ə-ˌkīt
: a green mineral that contains copper and is used especially for ornamental objects
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