A beautiful Sterling Silver Cross with twisted silver design enhanced by a beautiful Mexican Red Jasper stone. We chose red jasper to signify the precious blood of Jesus shed on a rustic cross for our sins. This cross is not rustic as His but beautifully deals fashioned in a twisted silver design.
Jasper is found hidden all over the world and the American West . It is considered a semi precious gemstone fashioned into jewelry because of it's value. It is a microcrystalline variety of Chalcedony, meaning it's crystals are too small to see with the naked eye so has a very solid texture and color. Jasper can be extremely colorful as this dark red piece proves.
In history, Jasper has been used for carvings and jewelry. It is mentioned in ancient writings of the Hebrews, Greeks, Assyrians and Latins. In the Bible in Exodus 28:20 it's identified as one of the gemstones in the high priest breastplate. It has been treasured from antiquity and for good reason.
The lapidary work and silversmithing was done by Artist Mark Nelson of Travel Ore Designs Shop. Matching items could be special ordered to complete a set. Or, check out the red jasper earrings we have in our Etsy Shop that would make a great set.
Product code: Sterling and Mexican Jasper deals Cross