Natural Red Jasper from Madagascar - Symbol of the Blood...

Long necklace of large polished Baroque pieces composed of: - NATURAL Red Jasper from Madagascar - 148 cm - HIGH QUALITY Red jasper, with Christianity, is deeply linked to the symbolism of blood, sacrifice, and visions of the divine realm described in biblical texts. In Christian tradition and folklore, red jasper is directly associated with the crucifixion. A popular belief holds that Christ’s blood drops that fell to the earth during his sacrifice crystallized, giving origin to this stone. Because of this, during the Middle Ages it was baptized as the "Stone of the Martyrs," used to honor those who gave their lives for the faith. The beads are strung on a cotton/silk blend thread with a knot in every bead. Mineral: NATURAL Red Jasper - HIGH QUALITY Origin: Madagascar Color: reddish-brown characteristic of red jasper - NATURAL - NOT DYED Shape: cylindrical polished - VERY SPECIAL Piece size: approximately 12 x 8 mm Length: 148 cm - can be worn in 2 or 3 wraps - VERY LONG Hand-knotted professionally with a knot in each bead Gift box and protective pouch The display bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not for auction) The photos are part of the description.

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