Gorgeous red jasper possesses an intriguing matrix, much like turquoise, and is one of the oldest stones used in jewelry, dating to 1800 B.C. It was a common stone used by the Native Americans for various ceremonial purposes and was once used as an offering during rain-making rituals. Some Native American tribes thought red Jasper increased one’s sensitivity to the...read more
Gorgeous red jasper possesses an intriguing matrix, much like turquoise, and is one of the oldest stones used in jewelry, dating to 1800 B.C. It was a common stone used by the Native Americans for various ceremonial purposes and was once used as an offering during rain-making rituals. Some Native American tribes thought red Jasper increased one’s sensitivity to the Earth.
This beautiful necklace takes jasper to a new level when paired with the artistry of Taxco silver. Taxco is a gem of a town in Guerrero Mexico, with steep cobblestone streets, striking Spanish colonial architecture, and rust-red roofs tangled in bougainvillea. Once a booming silver mining town, Taxco is renowned for its silver and stunningly beautiful handcrafted artisan jewelry. Generations of talent and passion are evident in their creation. Embraced in Taxco’s legendary silver, this stone shines like the desert sun.
