This unique necklace is made from trade beads which have some imperfections. The focal point is a large green and red Chevron bead that is 1.25" long by 7/8" in diameter at the widest point. It is strung with four 1.5" flat amber horn beads and ten 1 5/8" round amber horn beads intersperced with polished red jasper stones on a sturdy buckskin thong. The flat amber beads are brittle with age and have some imperfections.

Overall length of this necklace, excluding the buckskin neck ties is 26 1/2" and the buckskin neck ties are approximately 8" each. This necklace is sold AS IS.

This is a one-of-a-kind necklace. This interesting Chevron necklace would be a great addition to your mountain man or period costume or to wear for its metaphysical properties, and can be shipped internationally.

Metaphysical Properties of Jasper

A form of opaque chalcedony, jasper forms in massive formations.

Colors of Jasper:  dark red (used in this necklace), orange, yellow, tan, brown, green, gray and blue.

Metaphysical:

Jasper is considered a Power Stone and a stone that accepts intense responsibility as a Protection Stone. Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence.  Its a stone of the earth, and therefore a very "grounding" stone.  All Jaspers  have excellent protective energies. 

Jasper helps to re-align all chakras, and integrate those energies for our greatest good.

It stabilizes the aura, and provides cleaning of dysfunctional energies. Think of the term "Solid as a Rock" and Jasper comes to mind.  It is a stone that works slowly, providing constant, slow, deliberate energy, especially good in time of needed change without the chaos a total upheaval would cause.  Excellent for those in hospitals and recuperating from surgery.

Jasper is a stone that reminds us we are not here only for ourselves, but to bring joy and guidance to others, helping them to reach a higher plain. Its a nurturing stone, a good stone for the healers to use on the behalf of others. 

Both Kings and Priests used Jasper for spiritual and protective qualities.  It is said to be one of the stones used in the breastplate of the High Priest.

A good stone for working with shy or timid people who need change.

Healing:

A good stone for people in counseling or therapy, who want to overcome addictions or compulsive behavior, and gather up their strength for the emotional battles ahead.

Jasper is a powerful stone for those seeking sobriety. Red Jasper is particularly used for help in preventing "set backs" or or "slips" in disorders.

Justice:

Jasper was once considered a Warriors Stone, so it knows of loyalty, inner strength, injustice, and standing up for what you believe in. 

A power stone for those who stand for justice and fair play, especially useful for those whose job it is rectify unjust situations, such as lawyers, advocates, judges, attorneys, para-Legal, sheriff, policemen, defenders, and soldiers.

Protection:

From other people, forces, and from yourself!  It can keep you from getting carried away, or being lead astray, and being diverted from your goals.

Courage:

Helps to give you courage in preparation for conflict, either physical or emotional.

Physical:

Restorative influence on kidneys, spleen, liver, bladder & stomach. It can help restore a lost sense of smell.