What is serpentine stone used for?

Serpentine is used mainly as a decorative stone or for ornamental objects. Serpentine gemstones have been used as a source of magnesium, in asbestos and for personal adornment or sculpture throughout history. Various serpentine minerals have even been used in architecture for thousands of years.

What is a serpentine necklace?

Serpentine. The serpentine chain is formed from S-shaped links that have been flattened and attached together at the tip of each link. Together, the links form a flexible chain that can be worn as a shorter princess length, or even as a rope or lariat.

How do I activate serpentine stone?

You can direct its energy by holding it to the area that needs the most work. Because of its lizard-green color, Serpentine is most often linked with the heart chakra. Holding it to your chest will release emotional stress there and encourage your life-force to bypass any blockages.

Are serpentine chains strong?

Are Snake Chains Strong? Snake chains are a bit delicate, as they are usually made quite narrow.

What type of chain is best for a pendant?

Simple chains, like cable, Figaro, curb, wheat, and box chains are all great options for pendant necklaces. These necklaces have high durability and timeless, minimalistic looks that make them work with most pendant styles. Herringbone and snake chains tend to be too delicate for pendants.

How can you tell if serpentine is real?

Serpentine is typically translucent to opaque and rarely semi-transparent. Most serpentine contains impurities of calcite and other minerals. The inclusions can cause white or black veining, marbling or spotting. When polished, serpentine has a greasy to silky luster.

Where should serpentine be placed in a room?

If you have a teenage child, or are living in a home situation where emotions run high, then place some serpentine around any point in the house where people tend to converge – kitchen, living room, or even front hall.

What is the strongest style of chain for a necklace?

Mariner chain necklaces are one of the strongest of the different types of chains. It’s as strong as the curb and cable chain.

How thick should my necklace be?

The gauge of our most popular chains ranges from 0.9mm – 1.7mm, so unless you have a particularly large pendant to accommodate, pick something within this size range. We would suggest 0.9mm – 1mm as a good starting point for most lightweight pendants.