Fashion Jewelry

Jasper is a relatively common stone found in many countries around the world. Jasper can be found in many colors including brown, red, black, blue and green. Black jasper is somewhat less common than most other colors. Black jasper is often incorporated into more contemporary and modern jewelry designs. Nature also provides us with the many patterns of jasper. One of the most well liked types of jasper is not very common for jewelry use! The pattern on landscape jasper resembles the scenic vistas of the Southwest – lighter brown backgrounds with cliff and mountain shapes appearing in varying shades of darker brown. Landscape jasper is usually cut into slabs of varying sizes and shapes and used in lapidary displays. Dalmatian jasper generally has a white to off white background with darker spots. Morgan Hill Poppy jasper has a moderately dark background with small yellow and red dots. This pattern resembles a poppy field in bloom. With its orange and tan pattern, leopard jasper gives the appearance of the skin of a large wild cat.
Jasper is also popular because it has been credited with several positive metaphysical and spiritual properties. Some people believe that it helps with stomach problems and problems associated with pregnancies. For example, Dalmatian jasper is said to ward off evil spirits and nightmares, and makes the wearer more calm and patient. Fancy jasper is quite colorful and often has whimsical patterns and swirls. The olfactory sense are said to heighten with red jasper.
For example, a pearl necklace with white freshwater pearls may incorporate beads of jasper for more pizzazz and color. If the stone used is light colored, then stone beads may be alternated with pearls.