Pendant Heart Brazil-Serpentine : 35mm

Brazilian Serpentine Heart Pendant is a polished heart, about 35mm across, cut from deep-green Brazilian serpentine and finished with a drilled bail.

Quick facts

About

Serpentine is a group of magnesium silicate minerals prized for its deep, mottled green color and smooth, almost waxy polish, and this heart is cut from Brazilian material sourced for that classic look. One important note on this mineral group: some serpentine can occur in a fibrous or asbestiform form, related to the same mineral family as chrysotile asbestos, so raw or broken serpentine should never be ground, cut, sanded, or otherwise turned into dust that could be inhaled. This finished, polished pendant is safe to wear and handle normally - the concern applies to processing raw material, not to wearing a sealed, polished piece like this one. The heart shape is a popular everyday cut and pairs naturally with our jewelry collection. Because each is cut from natural rough, expect the exact green tone and vein pattern to vary from piece to piece.

How to use it

Wear it on a cord or chain of your own choosing as an everyday pendant, or display it on a small dish or stand. In crystal tradition serpentine is associated with grounding and renewal, a folk association with its earthy green color rather than a tested effect.

Care

Serpentine is soft, at only Mohs 2.5-5 depending on the specific variety, so it scratches more easily than most stones we carry and needs gentler handling. Clean it only with a soft, dry cloth rather than soaking it, since prolonged moisture and household chemicals can dull its polish. Never grind, cut, sand, drill, or otherwise abrade this or any serpentine piece yourself, and never attempt to break or reshape it - some serpentine can be fibrous or asbestiform, and inhaling dust from processing raw serpentine is a real health hazard. A finished, polished pendant like this one is safe to wear and handle in normal use; the caution applies only to cutting or grinding it into dust. Store it away from harder stones that could scratch its surface.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to wear a polished serpentine pendant?
Yes. A finished, polished piece like this one is safe to wear and handle normally. The safety concern with serpentine applies to grinding, cutting, or sanding raw material into dust, not to wearing a sealed, polished pendant.

I've heard serpentine is related to asbestos - is that true?
Some serpentine minerals can occur in a fibrous or asbestiform form related to chrysotile asbestos. Because of this, raw or broken serpentine should never be ground, cut, sanded, or turned into dust that could be inhaled. This does not affect the safety of a polished, finished pendant worn normally.

Can I reshape, drill, or polish this pendant myself?
No. Never grind, cut, sand, or otherwise abrade serpentine yourself, given the potential fibrous mineral content. Leave any reshaping to a professional lapidary using proper dust and ventilation controls, or simply enjoy the piece as finished.

Is serpentine durable for daily wear?
It is on the softer side, at roughly Mohs 2.5-5, so it scratches more easily than quartz-family stones. Treat it gently and store it separately from harder crystals.

Where does this serpentine come from?
This piece is cut from Brazilian serpentine material. We do not certify an exact mine, since rough material is gathered from regional sources.

Does serpentine have any proven health benefits?
No. This is a decorative natural stone and piece of jewelry, not a health product or medical device, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Its ties to grounding and renewal come from crystal tradition, not verified science.