Red Jasper & Sterling Silver Oval Pendant, 1" Stone. This beautiful oval stone is set in a softly braided frame. There are a number of faint inclusions varying from gray to copper.

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.