Jasper Jewelry

Jasper jewelry is used in very pretty, affordable bead necklaces and pendants. As it is a solid earthstone, it is either used as beads or cabochons.

Jasper Facts

What
Jasper comes in red, brown, green, greyish-blue, and yellow. Often jasper is multi-colored.

Jasper has a hardness rating of 7.

Care

The shiny polish on Jasper is easily washed away in water. Clean it with a soft dry cloth.

Treatments

Jasper jewelry is usually sealed with petroleum products.

Mines

Jasper is found in France, Germany, India, Russia, Venezula and USA (Arizona, California, Utah and Wyoming).

Birthstone Months with Jasper

• October Birthstone: Mystical Birthstone
  


• Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): Planetary Stone/Lucky Charm
  


• Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Birthstone

Mystical Properties
Acording to gemstone healers:

Leopardskin Jasper is worn to bring one what one needs. However, this may not be what one consciously wants.

Poppy Jasper is often worn to increase ones joy in their life.

It is NOT recommended to wear Leopardskin jasper and poppy jasper at the same time though.

Opalite Jasper is said to help one sleep and provide insight through dreams and meditations.

Lore

Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.

Jasper was known as the great "rain-bringer" in the fourth century.

Jasper is the US State Rock of Massachusettes.

Poems
Jasper
They say you'll bring me what I needThat would make me happy indeedBut that is not neccessarily what I wantHopefully, it is not an elephant!