Handcrafted 16″ Serpentine Necklace Natural British Gemstone Devon Made with Certificate of Authenticity

Description

Handcrafted Serpentine Necklace – Natural British Gemstone from Devon

This beautifully handcrafted Serpentine Necklace is made in Devon, UK, using a genuine serpentine gemstone sourced from classic British geological formations. The photographs show the exact necklace you will receive, ensuring complete transparency in colour, shape, and craftsmanship. All of our gemstones are 100% genuine natural specimens and each necklace is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Created by a local artisan jeweller, this elegant 16-inch piece offers a unique blend of natural British geology and traditional handmade craftsmanship.

Geological Profile: Serpentine – Magnesium-Rich Silicate Mineral Group

Serpentine refers to a family of magnesium-rich silicate minerals that form when ultramafic rocks from the Earth’s mantle undergo metamorphism and hydrothermal alteration. These minerals are known for their smooth texture, waxy lustre, and serpent-like green colour patterns.

Key mineralogical characteristics:

• Composition: Magnesium silicate minerals, typically antigorite, lizardite, or non-fibrous chrysotile
• Colour: Olive green, sage green, forest green, and mottled or patterned tones
• Lustre: Waxy, silky, or satin sheen when polished
• Texture: Smooth, compact, and fine-grained
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Common Forms: Massive or fibrous aggregates used in jewellery and ornamentation

These mineral variants create the beautifully calming and earthy colour palette that serpentine is prized for in decorative and jewellery applications.

Geological Formation and British Locality

Serpentine forms through metamorphic processes in areas where ancient tectonic activity brought deep mantle rocks to the Earth’s surface. When these rocks interact with hydrothermal fluids, their minerals alter into serpentine varieties.

Formation characteristics include:

1. Hydrothermal Alteration of Mantle Peridotite
2. Rich magnesium silicates react with superheated water, producing serpentine.
3. Tectonic Uplift
4. Regions with historical crustal movement bring ultramafic rocks close to the surface, enabling serpentine exposure.
5. Devon and Cornwall Localities
6. These regions are well known for serpentine gemstones, shaped through millions of years of geological activity. British serpentine has been appreciated for centuries for use in jewellery, carving, and artisan crafts.

This necklace features a genuine serpentine piece shaped and polished from real British geological material.

Design and Craftsmanship

This necklace is crafted by an artisan jeweller based in Devon, specialising in working with natural British gemstones.

Design features include:

• Necklace Type: Polished serpentine pendant fitted to a matching 16-inch chain
• Artisan Craft: Handmade in Devon, offering authenticity and individuality
• Gemstone Finish: Smooth and satin-polished for maximum comfort and natural beauty
• Colouration: Displaying natural greens and distinctive patterns unique to each stone
• Pendant Form: Carefully shaped and polished by hand to highlight its geological texture

Because every serpentine stone is naturally unique, no two necklaces are ever the same.

Aesthetic and Collectible Appeal

This handcrafted serpentine necklace offers:

• A soft, calming green palette suited to everyday wear
• A natural, earthy charm rooted in Britain’s geological heritage
• A tactile, smooth finish that feels comfortable on the skin
• Distinctive visual patterning created by serpentine’s mineral structure

It appeals to jewellery lovers, mineral collectors, and those who value natural, artisan-made pieces.

Ideal For Gift Giving and Personal Use

This necklace is perfect for:

• Birthday, anniversary, or holiday gifts
• Fans of natural gemstone jewellery
• Collectors of British minerals
• Anyone who appreciates handcrafted artisan jewellery
• Wearers seeking a meaningful piece with geological significance

What You Receive

• The exact serpentine necklace shown in the photographs
• A Certificate of Authenticity confirming the gemstone’s natural origin
• Secure, gift-ready packaging

This necklace represents a harmonious blend of genuine British serpentine and skillful artisan craftsmanship—a timeless, elegant piece with natural geological character and authentic local provenance.