Jewelry Reflections
Jazzy Jasper
Jasper is a gemstone of seeming-
ly endless variety. It is one of the
more common of the world’s gem-
stones and may be found all over
the world. Jasper’s name comes from the Greek iaspis
for “spotted stone.”
Jasper is a member of the chalcedony (pronounced
kal-SEH-doh-nee) or microcrystalline branch of
the quartz family. Another familiar member of this
branch of the quartz family is agate which is usually
translucent or has translucent bands whereas jasper is
usually opaque.
Jasper is colored by oxides of iron and known for
its deep earthy tones of red, yellow, brown and green.
It also sometimes appears in shades of blue or purple.
Jasper may also display bands of color, pictures, or
small circular patterns. The colors and patterns are
the result of the minerals present in the stone. Jaspers
are often named after their patterns or for the places
in which they’re mined. Here are a few of the post
popular jaspers.
Dalmatian Jasper has a cream background with
black and/or brown spots – just like the dog of the same
name. It is supposed to increase patience and protect
against nightmares,
Kambaba Jasper is a combination of light and dark
green, brown and black in concentric circles and speck-
les. Mystics believe it soothes the nerves.
Ocean Jasper (one of my favorites), also knows as or-
bicular jasper, has wavy and circular patterns in green,
cream, beige, brown, and pink. It sometimes looks like
the foam from a wave that just broke on the beach. It is
said to be a very calming and soothing stone.
Picture Jasper often looks like a landscape painting
perhaps a desert or mountain scene. It is formed from
petrified mud and quartz. It is thought to be excellent
for creative vision, initiative and boosting one’s con-
fidence.
Because of its versatile colors and patterns, jasper
jewelry can be worn in any season and will jazz up
any outfit. It’s a great gemstone to have in your jewelry
box.
Lynn Schmitt
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14 August 2018 pccnews