PORTLAND, Ore.  (April 16, 2010) – Continuing its tradition of creating innovative and unusual products, ANN SACKS, a premier manufacturer and distributor of tile introduced Serpentine at 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago. The collection features six striking mosaics that combine uncommon materials in an utterly new way by pairing German silver, a sleek metal alloy, with serpentine, a semi-precious, milky white stone. 

Serpentine is offered in 6x12 border and 12 x12 field tile sizes and an array of styles; including Knuckle, Harlequin, Curves, Chain, Bricks, and Leaf. The creative patterns of glossy, polished silver and smooth stone form a surprising union, one that results in eye-catching installations suitable for both traditional and contemporary settings. 

German silver is actually an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel that is valued for its hardness and resistance to corrosion. Because of its durability, German silver was used frequently in the manufacture of early automobiles, including the original Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.

Serpentine is a stone often used by sculptors, who value its hardness and the wide variety of coloration. However, the stone is rarely found in pure white, making the use of it in this application all the more unusual. In addition to its durability and creamy finish, serpentine is considered by many to be a very powerful and healing semi-precious stone. It is believed to promote balance and good fortune.

These Serpentine mosaics have a clean, captivating look and a smooth, inviting feel. The side-by-side contrast of shiny metallic and satiny stone is alluring, and these mosaics would be wonderful on walls, fireplace surrounds, and backsplashes