Red Jasper & Sterling Oval, 1-3/16" Stone. This stone is set in a simple setting with small silver accents at the sides and bottom. A generous bail allows for larger rope chains and omegas. The stone is nearly clean with no inclusions.

Jasper is an opaque, fine grained variety of Chalcedony. It is available in a variety of colors. It was a favorite gem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature.

Legend says that Jasper will drive away evil spirits and protect against bites by snakes and spiders. In the fourth century, it was believed to bring rain.