Jasper Gemstone Beads Jasper is a versatile, decorative member of the quartz
family that is well known for its interesting patterns. Jasper is often
named for either its pattern or for its location of origin. Please be
advised, that since jasper comes in so many varieties, its nomenclature
is not entirely established. Many jaspers have multiple names. Jasper
was one of the 12 gems set into the foundations of the city walls of
Jerusalem, and is considered a highly protective stone by many of today's
crystal healers. Other members of the quartz family include agate,
carnelian and onyx. As jasper is
a natural material, colors and patterns will very from bed to bead....
DID YOU KNOW -- The Terms AGATE
& JASPER are used interchangeably!
Mottled Oval Agate Beads
Also Known as : Zebra Jasper
Size : 34 x 24mm
Color(s) : Black & White w/ Some Browns
Style : Oval Cappucino Jasper Teardrop Beads
Size : 15 x 10mm
Color(s) : Mottled - Browns w/ Flecks of Ecru, Black
Style : Teardrop-shaped Picasso Jasper Oval Beads
Size : 20 x 15mm
Color(s) : Blacks, Whites, Greys
Style : Oval Banded Jasper Round Beads
Size : 8mm
Color(s) : Browns - Banded
Style : Oval Jasper Rectangular Beads
Size : Avg 32 x 24mm / Avg. 12 Beads / strand
Color(s) : Greens & Reds - Lots of Interesting Variations
Style : Rectangular