{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-deep-greenstone-matched-pair-hand-polished-natural-faces","title":"StoneBorn Creations Deep Greenstone Matched Pair – Hand Polished Natural Faces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes the plainest-looking stones are hiding the best interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural greenstone was cut into two matching halves, revealing a beautiful deep green interior completely hidden beneath the dark weathered exterior. I hand polished both cut faces while leaving the outer surfaces untouched, creating a dramatic contrast between the original stone and what was waiting inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished faces range from muted forest green to extremely dark green, with scattered black mineral inclusions and thin cream-to-white mineral veins cutting through the stone. Around the perimeter, the natural weathering creates an awesome golden-brown border that almost frames the polished interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth halves came from the same stone and are being offered together as a matched pair.\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 greenstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching pair from one original stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut and hand polished by StoneBorn Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep forest-green interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark mineral inclusions throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural cream and white mineral veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden-brown weathered rind around the polished faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal exterior left completely natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished on the cut faces only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold together as one set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece\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 one of those stones that really shows why I love cutting into the rough ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the outside, both halves still look like fairly ordinary dark, weathered rocks. Flip them around and suddenly you’re looking into this deep green interior surrounded by a natural golden-brown rind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI kept the shaping to a minimum on these because there really wasn’t anything I wanted to change. The polished faces reveal the color, inclusions and mineral veins, while the untouched backs still show exactly how the stone looked before it was opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo halves, one stone, and a pretty incredible contrast between the outside and inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenstone is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, strength, renewal and connection with nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As a matched pair originating from a single stone, these pieces can also symbolize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnection, balance and two parts of one whole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations come from traditional and metaphysical beliefs and are included for 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":43694180597837,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3685\/3837\/files\/07B54A08-EDE2-4F43-A26D-EE967A673730.jpg?v=1788121174","url":"https:\/\/stoneborncreations.com\/products\/stoneborn-creations-deep-greenstone-matched-pair-hand-polished-natural-faces","provider":"StoneBorn Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}