Serpentinite Pounamu (Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass) Toki Necklace - Large on honey

A beautiful Statement Toki style Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu, a South Westland Serpentinite from deep in the Haast mountains. She has magnificent translucent green tones - set in a smoky black /grey base stone. With shimmers of gold pyrite inclusions, you can discover the depth and layers of the world hidden within. Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured. Findings/Features: - Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord - Size: 9 x 2.5cm 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.