{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-hand-polished-petoskey-stone-fossil-coral-freeform-display-stone","title":"StoneBorn Creations Hand-Polished Petoskey Stone Fossil Coral Freeform Display Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece of ancient fossil coral completely transformed by hand polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Petoskey Stone started with a weathered, muted exterior where you could just begin to make out the fossil structure underneath. Once polished, the entire surface came alive with tightly packed coral patterns, each showing its own detailed center and delicate radiating lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI shaped and polished this piece while keeping its natural freeform character intact. Rather than trying to make it perfectly uniform, I followed the stone itself and let the fossil patterns remain the focus. The soft gray, cream and earthy brown tones give it a really natural look, while the polish brings out an incredible amount of detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetoskey Stones are fossilized colonial rugose coral known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHexagonaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the Devonian Period. What you’re seeing across the surface are the preserved structures of individual coral organisms that once formed part of a much larger colony.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind natural fossil specimen and the exact stone pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Petoskey Stone \/ fossilized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHexagonaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-shaped and polished by StoneBorn Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully exposed repeating fossil coral patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural gray, cream and earthy brown coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeform shape retaining the character of the original stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall natural pits, inclusions and fossil features remain throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece — you will receive the exact stone pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand included with every purchase\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\u003eEvery StoneBorn Creations piece begins with something that catches my eye in its natural state. I work each stone individually, allowing its shape, patterns and character to determine where the process goes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one was especially rewarding because so much of its detail was hidden before polishing. As each stage progressed, more and more of those individual fossil coral structures began showing themselves until the entire piece was covered in detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal isn’t to make nature perfect — it’s to uncover what was already there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil coral is often associated with grounding, stability, patience and connection to the natural world. Its preserved organic patterns can also serve as a reminder of change, endurance and the incredible history held within the Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for spiritual and inspirational purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour StoneBorn piece will be carefully packaged to protect it during its journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay stand is included with every purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so your piece can be displayed as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne stone. One story. Born from nature. 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