Serpentinite Pounamu (BLACK & GOLD COLLECTION) drop plate Necklace - Large

A wild and earthy West Coast serpentinite

We’ve been working with beautiful Serpentinite, with deep, inky blacks, rich earthy tones, and gorgeous golden veining that makes every piece completely unique. These tell a story of mountain ranges sitting out a storm.

We cut six pieces from the same stone, and each is unique to the one we found.

ur Breastplate style is a statement of protection for its wearer, ready to be worn as a shield and treasured.

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. ( it will darken this stone)

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord

Size:

-  8.5 x 4cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. 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.