Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits. The blue of azurite is exceptionally deep and clear. Specimens tend to lighten in color over time due to weathering of the specimen surface into malachite; this is why they are found together. Malachite is a green-colored mineral Malachite often results from weathering of copper ores and is often found together with azurite. Except for its vibrant green color, the properties of malachite are similar to those of azurite and aggregates of the two minerals occur frequently together. Malachite is more common than azurite and is typically associated with copper deposits around limestone. This jewelry set features beautiful azurite in malachite beads. Each of the sets are different bead styles. The pendants for each set are azurite in malachite cabochons in sculpted sterling silver wire. The necklaces are each about 20" long. The earrings are drops on two azurite in malachite beads dangling from sterling silver French ear hooks. The earrings are about 1" long. All attempts have been made to photograph these items correctly in the natural light. However, colors can/do vary with everyone's individual monitors.