Serpentine Neckpiece
rectangular and square serpentine beads spaced with sterling silver and large handmade sterling silver clasp
Artist:
Regine Schwarzer
This necklace is made from matte rectangular and square serpentine beads, spaced with sterling silver and large handmade sterling silver clasp. Neckpiece lengths large rectangular beads approximately 22x28mm, small square beads 15x15mm,
"Serpentine is known for its waxy luster, ease of being cut into shapes, and its ability to accept a polish. These properties make it a popular gemstone, architectural material, and ornamental stone.
The most obvious physical properties of serpentine are its green color, patterned appearance, and slippery feel. These remind the observer of a snake and that is where the name ""serpentine"" was derived. Serpentine varieties are found in many places in the world, including Canada (Quebec), Afghanistan, Britain, Cyprus, Greece, China, Russia (the Ural Mountains), France, Korea, Austria, India, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Norway, Italy and the United States."