A vintage brecciated red jasper gemstone oval set inside a silver alloy bezel frame. This comes with a 24 inch silver plated rope chain. The jasper is 35x25mm and has natural inclusions. Brecciated Jasper is a variety of chalcedony featuring a mosaic-like pattern of fractured rock fragments fused together with silica and iron oxides.

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. 

Red is the color associated with the element of fire. The color red can initiate courage, and it adds power and support to your system. It symbolizes life's blood and can represent passion, fire, joy, renewal, and desire. 

A fire elemental can provide balance and clarity to body, mind, and spirit. It may help you work through old issues and patterns, purify your energies, and guide you in a new direction. Fire is an element of passion and it can be used to attract a new flame or revive an old one. 

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.