Serpentinite Pounamu (Teal Dreams )Toki Necklace - Midsize

This beautiful piece of South Westland serpentinite features a pale teal tone with deep-toned spots. Embodying the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island shoreline, where it was discovered and hand-carved. Designed in a beautiful Toki style for Strength, courage and leadership. Serpentinite, a naturally porous stone, will gradually deepen in colour as it absorbs the oils from your skin—a natural evolution that enhances its beauty and creates a lasting connection with its wearer over time. Findings/Features: - Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord Size: - 4 x 3cm 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.