Over time, mineral remnants of shells and bones of millions of small sea creatures were transformed into marble. Marble is a grounding and balancing stone. It is especially helpful during times of change when life seems chaotic and uncertain. It gives us the strength and balance we need to handle the transformations that life must always bring our way. Marble is believed to calm the mind, promote self-discipline and to help us control emotions. It is thought to help us remember dreams with clarity.

The metal in this piece is made of a zinc rich pewter. Normally, pewter has greater than 90% tin, but much of the pewter sold today has higher zinc content.