Jasper has a wide and wild variety of patterns, and has been valued as far back as the ancient world. It's mentioned in writings in multiple languages: Arabic, Latin, Persian, Hebrew, Greek, Assyrian. One of my favorite jaspers is the picture variety which will have banding formed by the flow and deposit of water and wind. The stones can have stunning patterns appearing to be scenes or images.
The stones I'm showing here are a soft lace jasper with white and grey bands called Laguna Lace which is known for it's tight banding. It is mined on several sites in the mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico. They paired perfectly with some hematite rondelles and a Southwestern, silver post earring.
While these stones are mined all over the world, the Mexican varieties are really most striking. A common type of lace jasper is Mexican Crazy Lace which is known by it's deep red and mustard colors. This week I'm showing a collection of earrings all made from various stones, most are jaspers, with one a feldspar. But that's all I'm telling you! You'll have to stop back by to see them all.
I love the unusual stones/beads you use in your jewelry making, and really appreciate learning more about them! The earrings turned out wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI love these earrings! The jasper is beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen this particular lace jasper. It's so soft and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese earrings are stunning ~ gorgeous jasper and that touch of hematite as the perfect support. Looking forward to this week and seeing what is to come!!!
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm not familiar with laguna lace. It is gorgeous! Jasper has always been a favorite of mine with its wide variety. I love the crazy lace since the markings are a bit crazy! Beautiful earring design too.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic earrings.Beautiful Jasper.
-All the Best-
-Halinka-
I just love all the jaspers. Somehow I got away from using gemstones, which is something I need to fix.
ReplyDeleteYour earrings are gorgeous!!!!!
Beautiful - I love jaspars. Always so interesting
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it’s wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love Jasper! The stones you have shown are gorgeous! Your earrings are stunning! You asked about my crow painting and the skull, the story behind it? I will share it on my blog soon ;o) Thanks for asking ;o)
ReplyDeleteI do have to say that Jasper is one of my favorite stones. I just love the different looks that you can get using the different types.
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are absolutely beautiful! I love those stones and can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteTease! Gorgeous earrings. Jasper is putty in your hands.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings! I love the color and the texture of the jasper stone.
ReplyDeleteValerie
Everyday Inspired
Hi Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteI am going backwards on these post, I am enjoying looking at all the different Jaspers you are displaying. The Mexican Lace or Laguna Lace earrings are gorgeous!
Therese
Wow, you could just get lost in the patterns and colors of this stone!! Lovely.
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