Red Jasper

Red Jasper hand cut and polished. Set in .925 Silver.

Necklace is 18"

Center stone is approximately 1.50" x 1"

Red jasper, a gemstone with a deep red color, has been revered for centuries in many religious and cultural traditions. Its history includes.

• Ancient Egypt

  Red jasper was associated with the Egyptian goddess Isis and fertility, and was sometimes called the "fertilizing blood of Mother Isis". It was also carved into amulets for the deceased, sometimes with a scene from the Book of the Dead, and was considered a protective talisman against evil spirits.

  • Native American cultures

    Red jasper was considered sacred and used in many spiritual practices. It was used in rain-making rituals, as an offering, and was thought to help people find water when dowsing. Some tribes believed it increased sensitivity to the Earth, and others called it the "blood of Mother Earth", believing it stimulated health and rebirth.
  • Middle Ages

    Red jasper was known as a "dragon slayer". According to Norse legend, Siegfried the dragon slayer's magic sword was inlaid with red jasper.