Natural Rainforest Jasper Rhyolite Gemstone Beaded Necklace

A vintage handmade rainforest jasper beaded necklace with natural polished beads. It has small silver spacer beads and a silver alloy clasp. The jasper has patterns of green, gold, gray, tan, white, and red. The jasper beads are approximately 18x13mm and the necklace is 30 inches long. Rainforest jasper is also called rhyolite jasper.  Jasper is known to have been a favorite gem in the ancient world; its name can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Latin. The name means "spotted or speckled stone". Jasper awakens the mind and heart to new ideas and allows one to be flexible with others. All the jaspers have some properties of enhancing emotional balance, nurturing, and protection. It is a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It helps promote openness to new ideas. Jasper is a powerful screen against unsettling ideas or people and it eases stress, making it a wonderful stone to have near you. Jasper is a very good shielding stone and is recommended in situations where