Red Apache Jasper Pendant Necklace

This Red Apache Jasper square stone is a beautiful mixture of red, black and grey, with a large decorative silver bale.  This pendant comes with an 18” wax cord necklace, extendable to 20”.   Red Jasper is a variety of Jasper. It is a microcrystalline silicate and member of the quartz family. The red color is due from tiny Iron impurities and can range in a variety of different shades and hues.This mineral has been traced all the way back to Egyptian times where it had uses in jewelry, makeup, and sacred trinkets.  Important deposits of Red Jasper can be found all throughout the world with major veins running throughout Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, and Germany. Metaphysical Properties: Red Jasper has been treasured for thousands of years due to its deep red color and smooth texture. In ancient Egypt, it was associated with the goddess Isis and believed to bring strength and protection.  During the Middle Ages, red jasper was valued for its decorative and spiritual purposes. It was used in religious artifacts, protecting against evil spirits and boosting courage. Medieval alchemists considered it transformative and linked it to fire. Symbolically, Red Jasper is often associated with endurance, strength, and protection. It is considered a grounding stone, promoting stability and balance in life. It is a stone that encourages passion and focuses on the physical and emotional needs of the individual.