Serpentinite Golden Orb Toki - Large on Black

This striking Taonga is hand-carved from New Zealand Serpentinite, and found by our own hands on the rugged West Coast beaches of the South Island.

With its warm golden tones, intricate markings and natural beauty, this piece is truly a creation of Mother Nature.

 The Toki style is designed to embrace and protect its wearer while embodying their strength resilience and courage.

Serpentinite's occasional porous quality allows it to absorb the oils from your skin, gradually deepening its colour over time. This natural evolution is not a flaw, but a testament to the bond between the stone and its wearer, creating a personal connection that grows richer with time.

Findings/Features:

-  Hand braided wax polyester black extendable cord

Size:

-  8.5 x 3.2cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.