{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-green-serpentine-matching-pair-with-metallic-mineral-inclusions-hand-polished","title":"StoneBorn Creations Green Serpentine Matching Pair with Metallic Mineral Inclusions – Hand Polished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be one of the more unusual serpentine pairs from this group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce cut open, the stone revealed a mix of deep forest green, blue-green and lighter olive tones with reflective metallic mineral inclusions scattered throughout both halves. In certain light those inclusions really catch your eye against the darker green material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished faces also preserve the stone’s natural fractures, veins and irregular mineral pockets, giving each half a ton of geological character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI hand polished the cut faces while leaving the original weathered exterior untouched. Both matching halves are included as one 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, blue-green and olive coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring metallic mineral inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflective mineral pockets throughout both faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural veining and fractures preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal weathered exterior left natural\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 one surprised me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outside gave almost no indication of the color or metallic material hiding underneath. Once I opened it, those deep greens appeared along with reflective mineral inclusions scattered across both halves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of grinding away all of the irregularities, I worked the faces enough to bring out the color and contrast while leaving the natural pockets, fractures and mineralization visible. To me, that’s what makes pieces like this interesting—you aren’t just looking at a polished stone, you’re still looking at its geology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when you flip them over, you can see just how little the original exterior gave away.\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 connection to nature. Green stones have also long carried symbolism connected with growth, balance and new beginnings.\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 every purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneBorn Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692623790157,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3685\/3837\/files\/E0A1A778-88B2-4AEC-B853-D14C893999FC.jpg?v=1788119494","url":"https:\/\/stoneborncreations.com\/products\/stoneborn-creations-green-serpentine-matching-pair-with-metallic-mineral-inclusions-hand-polished","provider":"StoneBorn Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}