I wrapped a natural polished bumblebee jasper crystal stone with silver aluminum wire. This comes with a 24 inch silver plated chain. The stone has a slight color change with more orange is some light.

Bumblebee jasper is a sedimentary rock that is made up of yellow sulfur and manganese oxides. This gives it the patterns that mimic the coloring in bumble bees. It is porous and often contains tiny holes. The stone was formed during volcanic activity in West Java, Indonesia. This area is now closed to mining.

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.

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.

I have read many articles on whether bumble bee jasper is actually harmful due to the sulfur content. The general consensus by experts seems to be only when you are actually cutting and polishing the stones should precautions be used. They also should not be crushed or broken up to use in elixirs. Once the stones have been polished however, they no longer pose any risk.