Attractive Genuine JASPER Silver Plated Pendant JASN16

Description: Genuine All-Natural Jasper Fine-Jewelry ... to last a lifetime One genuine rectangular-cut, bezel-set, cabochon, 29.1 x 50.6 mm Jasper gemstone One genuine oval-cut, prong-set, faceted, sparkling 4x6mm Peridot gemstone Silver plated setting Note: The gemstones in this piece have darker, richer hues than shown in the photo. Measurements are approximate and may vary. Approximate Total Weight: 17.1 grams Approximate Size: 29.1 x 50.6 mm (plus bale) Approximate Size: 2-1/4 inches (including bale) Sterling silver chain available for this item. See our Silver Chain lot listed under Other Items in our eBay store. Handcrafted and individually unique This item is brand new and is in stock, ready for immediate shipment. ____________________________________ Jasper Information: Jasper is an opaque variety of Quartz with a variety of minerals which have mixed with the Quartz during its formation. The name Jasper means spotted stone and is derived from Anglo-French jaspre. Apparently Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times. Jasper is referenced in Assyrian, Greek, Hebrew and Latin literatures. During the medieval times, Jasper was reputed to give the wearer the power to heal insanity and to heal those possessed by devils. During the fourth century, wearing green Jasper was practiced to bring rain as well as to cure snake bites. Jasper amulets have been found engraved with passages from the Book of the Dead by the ancient Egyptians probably to procure safe passage for the deceased while in the realm of the dead. And, according to one source, the word Yasfeh in Exodus 28:20 means Jasper and was the stone on the Ephod representing the tribe of Benjamin. This mineral can be highly polished and is used for jewelry, seals, snuff boxes and vases. Jasper has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.0 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness. Picture Jasper is one of the alternate birthstones of January. Jasper is the state rock of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Many color / banded forms of Jasper are known by special names. For example, Jaspilite is a banded iron formation rock usually found with distinctive bands of Jasper. Egyptian Pebble is a brownish-yellow Jasper. Ocean Jasper usually refers to a specific Jasper found only in one place in Madagascar. Other names for specific Jaspers include: Achatjaspis, Agate Terreuse, Agathe, Basanite , Bayate, Biggs, Blue Mountain, Bruneau, Chert, Chrysojasper, Cornaline, Creolite, Dallasite, Deschutes, Egyptian Jasper, Iaspis, Jasperite, Jaspis, McDermit Jasper, Orbicular Jasper, Opalite Jasper, Owyhee, Pastelite, Poppy, Quetzalitztli, Riband Jasper, Swiss Lapis (dyed to resemble Lapis Lazuli), Vabanite, Vogelaugenjaspis, Wilkite and Willow Creek. Those mentioned above are far from an exhaustive list but is included to let you know some of the many names for Jasper. All forms of Jasper are avidly sought after. Every fine-jewelry collection should have several representative examples of each color and style of Jasper. Colors and Sources: Jasper is usually brown, red or yellow or a mix of these colors and can have speckles, stripes and / or bands of varying color. Picture Jasper or Scenic Jasper has stylized designs from these stripes and bands and are each one-of-a-kind. Care: Jasper should be cleaned using lukewarm, mild, soapy water and rinsed with the same temperature water. Avoid sudden changes of temperature and, as with all fine jewelry, remove before doing any type of physical work. Traditional gemstone procedure of storing in soft cloth away from other articles of jewelry hold true, too. Ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners and chemicals should never be used. ____________________________________

Price: 12.7 USD

Location: Wernersville, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-03-02T02:07:16.000Z

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