Complex sentence: The origin of the word was derived from the words snake and serpentine, a precious stone used throughout history for various kinds of objects such as seals, magic amulets, personal adornment and funerary equipment.
Split into simpler sentences: The origin of the word was derived from the words snake and serpentine. A serpentine is a precious stone used throughout history for a variety of purposes such as seals, magic amulets, personal adornment and funerary equipment.