Jasper
Considered the stone of tenderness, jasper enhances relaxation, healing, integrity, peace and comfort to the wearer. It is filled with protective energy and is used for nurturing.
Jasper is said to increase clarity and mental balance, as well as grace and beauty.
Jasper is certainly beautiful with its wide palette of colors and patterns. This stone is one of my favorites; although, I could not tell you which variation is my favorite since they are all delightful in their uniqueness.
It is found around the world, and one of the things I didn't get to do while in Montana was pull some from the mountain streams.
Because of its amazing arrays of colors and patterns, this gemstone is easily paired with any color combination when designing jewelry.
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Jasper is mentioned in the Bible as one of the breastplate stones used by the high priests and is the stone of the Benjamin tribe. It is even mentioned in the book of Revelation as a very precious jewel.
Native Americans consider it a rainmaker and is used today as a dowser.
Every jasper variation has its own metaphysical properties, so each should be considered if you are using them for healing or in chakra jewelry.
I just know that I love the colors and patterns, and that jasper makes a great accent bead in my jewelry.
Here are some beautiful handmade gift ideas for Mom that also offer wonderful patterns and colors.
Steampunk Owl Charm Necklace, Swarovski Crystals and Red Jasper
Beaded double wrap bracelet
Knitted Scarf Autumn Color Viscose Chenille Hand Dyed Yarn
Crochet Afghan Blanket, Earth Ombre, Handmade Throw, Unisex Gift
Unakite Gemstone and Coral Lampwork Necklace Set, Gold, Handmade Jewelry
Impression Jasper 8 inch Bracelet
Yellow Jasper Gemstones, Chakra Energy, Vision, Healing jewelry
Drogon Dragon Necklace, Jasper Fire Opal Jewelry Gift
Unakite Red Jasper Olive Green Necklace 27 Inch
Matte Jasper, Agate, Sodalite, Unakite, TigerEye, Aventurine Necklace
Boho Dangle Earrings for Women with Orange Lampwork Beads and Picasso Jasper
If you didn’t see something that you thought would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea, then contact any of these artists, and ask them to help you create something.
More gift ideas for Mom can be found here:
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 1
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 2
Gifts for Her – Diamonds and Handmade
Hurry and buy your handmade Mother’s Day gift now; handmade gifts sell out fast!
Julie
Jasper (along with agates) are favorite gemstones, because of, like you said, the extreme wide range of colors and patterns. Have always said I would love to design something with each type of jasper - would keep me going for quite a while! Many thanks for this excellent read and for all the wonderful handmade gifts you shared. And thanks for adding my dragon pendant necklace with elephant skin jasper into the mix! Several tasty treats to the Dirty Harry Pup from Howling at Sirens Way Too Early in the Morning Moose.
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DeleteThanks, Julie and Harry, for the extra promotion on these gorgeous handmade items. These make great Mother's Day gifts for gifts for anytime of year.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie for another great midweek promotion. Also, thank you for including my afghan. Shared everywhere. Treats to Harry from the gang.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie and Harry for another great promotion. Thanks for including my charm necklace. Off to share.
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Jasper is also one of my favorite stones! Thanks so much Julie for picking out these beauties and including my necklace. Sharing!
ReplyDeleteJasper is such a fabulous stone. Nature's artwork at it's best with every color you can imagine and designs that can't be matched anywhere. Thank you for including my multi-stone necklace. Will be sharing.
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