Dalmatian Jasper                                                                                                                                                                                

Dalmatian Jasper is a natural stone.

Dalmatian Jasper has a cream color base with sporadic black and brown spots of random sizes threw out the stone. It reminds you of a Dalmatian spotted dog.

Dalmatian Jasper is found Mexico and other jaspers are found world wide.

Healing Properties

Dalmatian jasper is just the stone you need when you want a pick-me-up. Jasper helps us release our tendencies to over think or over analyze things. When you wear it, your mood lifts immediately. Jasper supports the circulatory, digestive, and sexual organs. Psychologically, jasper imparts determination to all pursuits. Mentally, jasper aids quick thinking, and promotes organizational abilities and seeing projects though.

Proper Care

Jaspers are often sealed and should not be cleaned with water because it can remove the polish/seal. Clean your Jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth. Jasper should be kept away from prolonged exposure to extremes of heat and household chemicals that can damage the stone. Keep your Jasper jewelry in a fabric-lined box away from other jewelry items in order to avoid damage or scratching.

Scientific Notes

Dalmatian Jasper includes Silicate and  chalcedony in the quartz group. It has a Moh's rating of 6-1/2 to 7, making it a moderately hard stone often used in fine quality jewelry.

Fancy Jasper                                                                           

Fancy Jasper is a natural stone.

Fancy Jasper comes in a blend of mauve, green, lilacs to lavender deep purple, cream, and a beautiful blend of earth tones.

Fancy Jasper is found in India, and Russia. Jasper is commonly found world wide.

Healing Properties

Jasper helps us release our tendencies to over think or over analyze things. When you wear it, your mood lifts immediately. Jasper supports the circulatory, digestive, and sexual organs. Psychologically, jasper imparts determination to all pursuits. Mentally, jasper aids quick thinking, and promotes organizational abilities and seeing projects though.

Proper Care

Jaspers are often sealed and should not be cleaned with water because it can remove the polish / seal. Clean your Jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth. Jasper should be kept away from prolonged exposure to extremes of heat and household chemicals that can damage the stone. Keep your Jasper jewelry in a fabric-lined box away from other jewelry items in order to avoid damage or scratching.

Scientific Notes

Fancy Jasper belongs to Silicate, chalcedony quartz group. It has a Moh's rating of 6-1/2 to 7, making it a moderately hard stone. It is frequently used in fine quality jewelry.

Garnet                                                                             

Garnet pronounced (GAR net) is a natural stone that is sometimes found dyed to enhance color.

Garnet is a deep burgundy red in color.

Garnet is found in the United States, Great Britain, Russia, Africa, India, South America, Madagascar and Pakistan.

Healing Properties

Garnet is a powerful energizing and regenerating stone. Garnet inspires love and devotion. Psychologically, garnets sharpen your perception of yourself and other people. Garnet helps regenerate the body and stimulates the metabolism. Garnet treats spinal and cellular disorders, purifies and reenergizes the blood, heart, lungs and regenerates your DNA.  

Proper Care

Garnet stones may be cleaned with warm saopy water and a soft brush. Rinse the stone well after washing it. Steam cleaning is not advised. Protect Garnet stones from sharp blows, extreme temperature changes and harsh chemicals.

Scientific Notes

Garnet is composed of Aluminum and Silicate. It has a Moh's rating of 7 to 7.5 and is a moderately hard stone. Garnet is frequently used in fine quality jewelry.

Howlite                                                                                  

Howlite is a natural stone that is usually dyed other colors.

Howlite is naturally snow white with grey veining though out the stone. When dyed, it comes in shades of blue and red.

Howlite is found in the United States and Canada.

Healing Properties

Howlite is an extremely calming stone. Psychologically, Howlite teaches patience and helps to eliminate rage and uncontrolled anger. Howlite placed in your pocket absorbs your own anger and any that is directed at you. Howlite relives insomnia. It balances the calcium levels within the body and aids teeth, bones and soft tissue.

Proper Care

Keep Howlite away from high heat. It's low hardness makes it prone to scratching and it should be stored in a separate jewelry bag. Clean with lukewarm water and a soft brush. Dry well before storing. Do Not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Remove Howlite jewelry before doing any physical work to prevent dropping or bumping.

Scientific Notes

Howlite is composed of Calcium-Silicon borate with hydroxyl. With a Moh's rating of 3.5 it is a fairly soft stone. Howlite is used in fine quality jewelry.

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