The colors and shapes on this beautiful Desert Fire Jasper cabochon made me think of fall, with red and orange leaves flying in the air, leaving bare branches behind. I set it on a silver back with fine silver bezel, and added stamped and shaped copper leaves above the stone. The hand cut, riveted bail also features a small copper leaf. I cut a bare tree out behind the stone, with a winter moon above it. I call this pendant: Fall to Winter.
Lapidary work on this wonderful Desert Fire Jasper is by Laurie Gates Engelhardt.
SIZE: This pendant measures just over 1 3/4 inches long, and just over 1 1/8 inches wide at its widest part. This pendant is sold without a chain. I offer a variety of chains and cords which can be purchased separately.
MATERIALS: Desert Fire Jasper, Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Copper
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): Jasper is considered to be the "supreme nurturer." It is said to bring tranquility and wholeness, especially in times of stress as well as provide courage and stimulate the imagination.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio. All work and images ©2014-2023 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
