Serpentine Bracelet 6 mm beads. The name Serpentine comes from the greenish-brown color of this stone, which is thought to evoke the shades of a serpent. Appreciated for its coloring and clouded appearance, it has been used as a carving stone by civilizations ranging from ancient Rome to the modern Māori. It is the official State Rock of California.
Known as a "Snake stone" (in Latin "serpent" means "snake"), Serpentine was thought to cure snakebite and protect against the snake's venom. According to legends and lores, Serpentine was commonly used to carve out chalices for kings. It was believed that drinking medicine from a Serpentine chalice would increase the effectiveness of a medicine.
Serpentine's supposed strong connection with Mother Earth may strengthen your bonds with the environment around you - try meditating outside with this stone. Serpentine isn't believed to work with just one chakra; it aligns them all, creating coherence and calm throughout the body. It is, however, believed to have a particular connection with the crown chakra, enhancing wisdom and retrieving lost memories.