Jasper earrings, with a decorative copper bead, and serpentine dropper beads

Jasper earrings, with a decorative copper bead, and serpentine dropper beads, made with hypoallergenic titanium ear hooks

These earrings are 1¾" long.

There are dozens of types of Jasper which each have unique properties. In general, Jaspers all share the property of connecting the wearer with Earth energy and have a grounding and stabilizing effect. Jaspers harmonize well together, as well as with other Quartz. Jaspers are gentle to work with and tend to be nourishing, grounding, & strengthening. Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence. Jasper is a stability gemstone and provides powerful protection against things that are not good for you.  In some Native American culture, Jasper symbolizes the blood of the Earth, making it particularly sacred.