{"title":"Serpentine Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSerpentine beads are a group of hydrated magnesium silicate minerals, mostly antigorite and lizardite, that form smooth green rock with a waxy luster and a mottled, snakeskin look that gave the group its name. This collection holds natural serpentine, including the pale new jade and the dark Russian serpentine, in a range of finishes and shapes for bracelets, necklaces and earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew jade, a trade name for translucent serpentine from China, is a soft yellow-green to celery green that glows when light passes through, often with faint cloudy veils and small dark flecks. Russian serpentine from the Urals is darker, an olive to bottle green with black inclusions of magnetite and chromite and sometimes pale veins. Serpentine jade is another name for it. Strands vary in translucency and in how many dark flecks they carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polished finish gives it the soapy, waxy sheen that resembles jade; a matte finish turns it a soft, dusty green. Hardness varies from 2.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale depending on the mix of minerals, with most bead material around 4 to 5, so it scratches more easily than jade or quartz, and it should be stored apart from harder beads and kept away from household chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormation and origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine forms when the dark, magnesium-rich rocks of the earth's mantle and ocean crust, peridotite and dunite, take up water at relatively low temperature, a process called serpentinization that goes on today at mid-ocean ridges and where ocean plates are pushed under continents. The green comes from iron in the structure, and magnetite forms as a byproduct and gives the black flecks. Bead material comes from China, the Ural Mountains of Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Italy and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-apatite-beads\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eGreen apatite beads\u003c\/a\u003e: a deeper teal green with more saturation, and apatite is 5 on the Mohs scale, so the two wear alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fluorite-beads\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFluorite beads\u003c\/a\u003e: green and purple bands that pick up serpentine's green, and both need the same gentle handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lepidolite-beads\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eLepidolite beads\u003c\/a\u003e: lilac against pale green is a soft pairing of 2 stones that need the same gentle care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLore and Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine has long been worn as a charm against snakebite and poison, a belief that followed from its snakeskin look, and Romans and later Europeans carved it into vessels thought to reveal poison. In modern crystal traditions it is associated with renewal, with meditation and with the awakening of kundalini energy, and it is placed with the heart and crown chakras. These are traditional beliefs, not claims of physical effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russia-serpentine-smooth-round-6mm-8mm","title":"Russian Serpentine · Smooth · Round · 6mm, 8mm, 10mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand Length: approx. 15 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural Russian Serpentine beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese matte Russian Serpentine beads feature earthy olive, yellow-green, and mossy tones crossed by fine dark veining that creates an intricate web-like pattern. Serpentine forms through the alteration of magnesium-rich rocks, often during hydrothermal metamorphism, producing its characteristic green coloration and natural variation. Metaphysically, serpentine is associated with grounding, renewal, and emotional balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tejas Beads","offers":[{"title":"6.5mm","offer_id":34456547131549,"sku":"1RdSerpRus6.5SS150","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8mm","offer_id":43699659964643,"sku":"1RdSerpRus08S150","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5mm","offer_id":34456547164317,"sku":"1RdSerpRus8.5S150","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5mm","offer_id":36284994027677,"sku":"1RdSerpRus10.5S150","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3160\/5644\/files\/olive-russian-serpentine-lizard-skin-beads-01.jpg?v=1791380548"},{"product_id":"russian-serpentine-matte-round-4-5mm-6mm-8mm","title":"Russian Serpentine · Matte · Round · 4.5mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand Length: approx. 15.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese natural matte finish russian serpentine beads have not been treated to enhance color or clarity in any way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently available in 4.5mm only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tejas Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666055921891,"sku":"2RdSerpRus4.5M002","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3160\/5644\/products\/Matte-Finish-Serpentine-Beads-2272.jpg?v=1762527723"},{"product_id":"serpentine-jade-smooth-round-4mm-6mm-8mm-10mm","title":"Serpentine Jade · Smooth · Round · 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrand Length: approx. 15 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural Serpentine Jade beads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese serpentine beads, often called \u003cem data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eserpentine jade\u003c\/em\u003e for its beautiful jade-like look. They feature gentle shades of creamy white, light green, and soft olive with natural variation throughout each strand. The calm, earthy colors make them easy to pair with both simple and organic jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jade Beads\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejasbeads.com\/collections\/jade-beads\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJade Beads Full Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tejas Beads","offers":[{"title":"4mm","offer_id":47845207146723,"sku":"1RdJadSer04S003","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6mm","offer_id":47845207179491,"sku":"1RdJadSer06S003","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8mm","offer_id":47845207212259,"sku":"1RdJadSer08S003","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5mm","offer_id":47845207245027,"sku":"1RdJadSer10.5S003","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3160\/5644\/files\/Serpentine-Jade-Beads-3067.jpg?v=1768594789"},{"product_id":"russian-serpentine-smooth-round-6mm","title":"Russian Serpentine · Smooth · Round · 6mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand Length: approx. 15 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural Russian Serpentine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Serpentine beads feature rich olive to forest-green coloring with intricate black veining and mottled, scale-like patterns that give each bead a distinctive natural appearance. Serpentine forms through the alteration of magnesium-rich rocks, particularly during hydrothermal metamorphism, producing its characteristic green tones and varied patterning. Metaphysically, serpentine is often associated with grounding, renewal, and emotional balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tejas Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636233142499,"sku":"1RdSerpRus06S001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3160\/5644\/products\/Russian-Serpentine-Beads-8751.webp?v=1762526654"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3160\/5644\/collections\/DSCF8751.jpg?v=1601602904","url":"https:\/\/www.tejasbeads.com\/collections\/serpentine-beads.oembed","provider":"Tejas Beads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}