A delicate blossom blooming in the desert sun. An intricately stamped bronze flower adorns a half strand of rustic picture jasper and riverstone. Uniquely southwestern. Chain measures 17-18” with lobster clasp and adjustable length chain closure. Sterling silver, which has been oxidized and hand polished for an antique finish and bronze. 

About Picture Jasper: Jasper is an opaque and fine grained variety of Chalcedony. It is found in all colors including: red, brown, pink, yellow, green, grey/white and shades of blue and purple. It often contains organic material and mineral oxides which give it interesting patterns, bands 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. Jasper was a favorite gem in ancient times and is referenced in Greek, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. Found worldwide, a wide variety of named jaspers is found in the western areas of the Unites States; California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Washington. Picture jasper is a petrified or silicated mud that dripped into gas pockets in molten lava. It became superheated and then solidified forming the unusual banded patterns which are typical of this stone.

About Riverstone: Riverstone is a sedimentary rock, a form of limestone. It can also be used as a generic term for an undifferentiated mix of stones found in river beds. Riverstone is thought to energize one’s aura, invigorate the spirit, and facilitate change if you are stuck in a rut or feeling stagnant.

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