Serpentine, Donut (Bi), 52mm
SKU: JSD-1493
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Description
- Serpentine donut, 52mm diameter
- Donuts make quick and easy pendants. Or, put them on one side for an asymmetrical necklace design using seed beads around the donut on two sides creating a link, see PDA-11 for inspiration. Create a focal clasp using findings like the toggle bar FIF-291.
- This shape, called Bi in Chinese, symbolizes heaven
- Serpentine is a usually greenish mineral can be confused with Jade and is often used as a substitute, and called “Korean Jade,” which seems to be a catch-all name for a whole range of non-Jade Asian green stones.
- Named for snakeskin, Serpentine has been found and used for jewelry in many parts of the world throughout the ages.