Condition: Fine

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Condition: Fine

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Origin: China Medium: Jade Condition: Fine

Origin: China Medium: Jade Condition: Fine   « Less

Condition: Very Fine

Condition: Very Fine   « Less

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of  More »

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of what is now Afghanistan, and its rarity made it the favored jewel of ancient royalty. The kings and queens of Mesopotamia had their cylinder seals carved of lapis; the Egyptians made their most precious amulets from it. So eager were the Egyptians for objects made from lapis that they created an imitation paste from the ground stone. During the Renaissance, the rich ultramarine of the great master paintings was also made from powdered lapis, brought overland on arduous journeys that took years. Poets from ancient Sumer through the modern age have used it as metaphor of beauty and rarity. Besides its appealing loveliness, the gem is thought to have curative powers and is used as a remedy for fever, gall-stones, sleeplessness and above all, melancholy. Who, looking upon this splendid stone could feel anything but happiness? - (FJ.1696)Medium: Lapis Lazuli-Jasper   « Less

Chalcedony with the ever-changing beauty of clouds, and jasper fiery as a tropical sunset are juxtaposed to dramatic effect. What is most amazing about such a jewel is its  More »

Chalcedony with the ever-changing beauty of clouds, and jasper fiery as a tropical sunset are juxtaposed to dramatic effect. What is most amazing about such a jewel is its timeless quality: it would have been as fashionable in the time of Solomon and Sheba as it is today. This is an adornment for a woman who knows that the things worth having never go out of style. - (FJ.2224)Medium: Chalcedony/Jasper   « Less

A modern variation of an ancient theme, this dramatic necklace blends together two gemstones prized since the dawn of civilization. Cool lapis and fiery red jasper were used  More »

A modern variation of an ancient theme, this dramatic necklace blends together two gemstones prized since the dawn of civilization. Cool lapis and fiery red jasper were used throughout antiquity in the jewels of Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome. Seeing this chic combination, we understand completely why beautiful things never go out of fashion. - (FJ.2225)Medium: Jasper/Lapis lazuli   « Less

The infinite variety of nature is expressed in this exquisite necklace where each and every bead is unlike any other. The rich, royal purple of jasper blends with lapis of  More »

The infinite variety of nature is expressed in this exquisite necklace where each and every bead is unlike any other. The rich, royal purple of jasper blends with lapis of midnight blue to create a necklace whose very subtlety makes it unforgettable. A one of a kind jewel for a woman who enjoys being unique. - (FJ.2226)Medium: Jasper/Lapis lazuli   « Less

Jasper is an opaque member of the quartz family in a variety of colors but most commonly green, red, yellow or brown. Because of its rich hues and the facet that it polishes  More »

Jasper is an opaque member of the quartz family in a variety of colors but most commonly green, red, yellow or brown. Because of its rich hues and the facet that it polishes to a high luster, jasper has been used in jewelry throughout history. Moreover, the protective properties of the stone, which vary depending on the color, have favored its use in amulets and talisman since before recorded history. In the Old Testament (Exodus, XXVIII, 15-30) jasper is named as one of the twelve stones representing the twelve tribes to be set in gold and placed in the breastplate of the High Priest. The Egyptians carved scarabs from jasper; the Greeks and Romans made entire vessels from it, believing that the stone’s powers would pass to them through the food or drink the vessels contained. Jasper’s chief virtue since Antiquity has lain in its ability to attract poisons and venomous into itself, thus removing the cause of disease. This is especially believed to be true of green jasper, which was used in the Ancient and Medieval worlds to cure snakebite. The verdant green stone has also been associated for millennia with rainfall, fertility and abundance. Red jasper is said to cure ailments of the blood, and to imbue the wearer with renewed strength and vigor. Its associations with the deities of combat and courage are thought to make red jasper an ideal stone for those seeking victory over existing disease. Yellow and brown jaspers are useful for maintaining a healthy liver and spleen. Jasper is found throughout the world, and mankind is fortunate that in addition to its helpful nature, it is also extremely becoming to wear. - (FJ.2246)Medium: Jasper   « Less

Jasper is an opaque member of the quartz family, found in a variety of colors but most commonly green, red, yellow, brown or mottled (called leopard's skin). Because of its  More »

Jasper is an opaque member of the quartz family, found in a variety of colors but most commonly green, red, yellow, brown or mottled (called leopard's skin). Because of its rich hues and the fact that it polishes to a high luster, jasper has been used in jewelry throughout history. Moreover, the protective properties of the stone, which vary depending on the color, have favored its use in amulets and talismans since before recorded history. In the Old Testament (Exodus, XXVIII 15-30) jasper is named as one of the twelve stones representing the twelve tribes to be set in gold and placed in the breastplate of the High Priest. The Egyptians carved scarabs from jasper; the Greeks and Romans made entire vessels from it, believing that the stone's powers would pass to them through the food or drink the vessel's contained. Jasper's chief virtues since antiquity has lain in its ability to attract poisons and venoms into itself, thus removing the cause of disease. This is especially believed to be true of green jasper, which was used in the ancient and medieval worlds to cure snakebite. The verdant green stone has also been associated for millennia with rainfall, fertility and abundance. Red jasper is said to cure ailments of the blood, and to imbue the wearer with renewed strength and vigor. Its associations with the deities of combat and courage are thought to make red jasper an ideal stone for those seeking victory over existing disease. Yellow and brown jaspers are useful for maintaining a healthy liver and spleen. Jasper is found throughout the world, and mankind is fortunate that in addition to its helpful nature, it is also extremely becoming to wear. - (FJ.2782)Medium: Red Jasper   « Less