Jasper Black Cherry Blossom Heirloom Stone Pendant XL From Afghanistan

Jasper Black Cherry Blossom Heirloom Stone Pendant XL From Afghanistan Approx. 1 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide x 1" thick With 30" long leather cord Jasper is an opaque form of Chalcedony.  It usually comes in shades of red, yellow, brown, and green, although there are rare forms of blue Jasper. It often contains organic material and mineral oxides which give it interesting patterns, bands, stripes and colors. Many of these patterns resemble landscapes with mountains and valleys, thus the name "picture" is part of the name of many well know Jaspers. The name comes from Old French meaning “spotted or speckled,” and it is found all over the world.  Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times, and was believed to be protective, and ward off evil spirits. In  folk medicine, it is rumored to be of help for sciatica and troubled toenails.