A vintage handmade rainforest jasper beaded necklace with natural polished beads. It has small silver spacer beads and a silver alloy clasp. The jasper has patterns of green, gold, gray, tan, white, and red. The jasper beads are approximately 18x13mm and the necklace is 30 inches long. Rainforest jasper is also called rhyolite jasper. 

Jasper is known to have been a favorite gem in the ancient world; its name can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Latin. The name means "spotted or speckled stone".

Jasper awakens the mind and heart to new ideas and allows one to be flexible with others. All the jaspers have some properties of enhancing emotional balance, nurturing, and protection. It is a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It helps promote openness to new ideas. Jasper is a powerful screen against unsettling ideas or people and it eases stress, making it a wonderful stone to have near you.

Jasper is a very good shielding stone and is recommended in situations where protection or extra luck is needed. All colors of Jasper help balance the vibrations in your body. Legend says that Jasper drives away evil spirits. Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer stone.

Green is the color associated with the element of earth. It is the color of life and growth. The earth element symbolizes a solid foundation and roots deep within the soil, grounding and calming you. Earth represents fertility and stability.

Stones listed as natural, raw, or rough may have some imperfections and inclusions. Be sure to check all photos, including the zoom feature, for details about a particular stone. Please see photo with ruler for size. Colors may vary with individual monitors.

Many stones are susceptible to fading, and they should be kept out of direct sunlight. Do not use hot water or salt water to clean them. Stone properties and descriptions are for informational purposes only and do not offer any guaranteed outcomes. Also, they are not intended as a substitute for medical care.