Serpentinite 'Super Nova ' Breastplate - Large

A beautiful Serpentinite variation of  Pounamu.

This gorgeous Collection' Super Nova' has a subtle ash undertone with explosions of yellow and colour all over.

Found & hand-carved by us on the West Coast beaches of New Zealand's South island

Our Breastplate style is worn as a protector for its wearer.

Findings/Features:

• -  Hand braided wax polyester extendable cord

• Size:

• -  9.5 x 5.5cm

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.