Gemstone Beads, Red Creek Jasper, Round, 8mm
Gemstone Beads, Red Creek Jasper, Round, 8mm
Red Creek Jasper makes lovely beads that take a good polish.
This stone offers the perfect autumn/fall color combination for jewelry.
Mix with similar colored gemstones beads for a natural display or go for a different look altogether and combine with crystal beads for a brilliant contrast.
This stone looks beautiful wire-wrapped in copper-colored wire and makes spectacular pendants for necklaces and earrings.
Red Creek Jasper, also called Cherry Creek jasper, is a colorful Jasper that was discovered in Mainland China in 2010.
Most Jaspers get their name from either their location or their appearance.
Red Creek Jasper and Cherry Creek Jasper are both names used after its location in China.
It is found in the Cherry Creek Mine and there is a nearby creek named Red Creek.
Like turquoise, Red Creek Jasper must be stabilized to be cut and polished.
Though Red Creek Jasper has only been on the market a short time, it has become immensely popular.
Red Creek Jasper combines softly muted shades of mustard yellow, olive green, and burnt red in patterns that resemble a breathtaking sunset.
Red Creek Jasper beads exhibit gorgeous combinations of tan, red and sage greens.
It has amazing brecciated patterns that resemble an abstract landscape painting.
Red Creek Jasper is believed by many to bring balance and relaxation, and like all Jaspers, is a stone of protection and grounding.
The metaphysical properties of this stone include relaxation, happiness and tranquility, and it is believed to promote compassion, protection and self-discipline.
Known as the supreme nurturer, Jasper provides support in times of stress or worry.
It is an excellent stone for quick thinking, promoting organizational abilities and stimulating imagination for transforming ideas into action.
Jasper is a member of the chalcedony family.
Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of microcrystalline quartz where the crystals are too small to be seen without high magnification.
Jasper usually refers to an opaque stone with a solid color or an irregular display of colors caused by various mineral impurities.
The name is derived from the Greek word that means "spotted stone." The common red color is due to iron inclusions.
The primary source of this stone is China with noted deposits in South Africa and the USA.
Though Jaspers are hardy, durable stones, the best method for cleaning red creek jasper is to simply use warm soapy water with a soft cloth.
Be sure to dry the stone and all jewelry settings thoroughly before storing or wearing.
Remove jasper jewelry before playing sports or any other activity leading to perspiration.
Clean Jaspers quickly if they become dirty to preserve the colors of this porous stone.
It is also best to avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat.
No ultrasound or steam cleaning on these stones as they will shatter.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.
- Mohs Hardness: 6-1/2 to 7
- Diameter: 8mm
- Hole: 1mm
- Color: Brown, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
- Strand Length: 38.1cm
- SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 46-48 BEADS PER STRAND
| Size |
8mm |
|---|---|
| Color |
Brown/Yellow/Orange/Red/Green |
| Length |
Sold Per 38.1cm Strand |
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