{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-dark-green-serpentine-matching-pair-hand-polished-natural-stone","title":"StoneBorn Creations Dark Green Serpentine Matching Pair – Hand Polished Natural Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair has some incredible contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the outside, this stone was mostly dark gray and completely unassuming. Once cut open, it revealed a deep forest-green to nearly black interior filled with lighter olive-green areas, fine natural veining and one prominent green mineral vein running directly through both halves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth cut faces were hand polished while the original weathered exterior was left natural, preserving the transformation from ordinary river-worn stone to the complex geology hidden inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two pieces are being offered together as a matching set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural serpentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching two-piece set from the same original stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand cut and polished by StoneBorn Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep forest green to nearly black coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive light green mineral vein crossing both halves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive and yellow-green mineral patterns throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural fractures, inclusions and geological features remain visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal weathered exterior preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind matching specimen pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StoneBorn Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly why I love cutting into stones that don’t necessarily look special from the outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior gave almost nothing away, but inside was this incredibly dark green material with lighter mineralization and a vein that travels straight through the stone. Once the two halves are placed together, you can actually follow that feature from one side into the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI polished only the exposed faces and kept the rest natural so the finished pair still tells the whole story of what this stone looked like before it was opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerpentine has traditionally been associated with grounding, renewal, transformation and a connection with the natural world. Its rich green coloration has also made it symbolic of growth and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations are based on traditional beliefs and are shared for their historical and symbolic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged and shipped within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stands included with purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneBorn Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43689714090061,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3685\/3837\/files\/9D4DCC22-D5D6-4418-A3D2-59E87662B82A.jpg?v=1788116401","url":"https:\/\/stoneborncreations.com\/products\/stoneborn-creations-dark-green-serpentine-matching-pair-hand-polished-natural-stone","provider":"StoneBorn Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}