Gemstone Meanings | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Gemstone Meanings and Properties

Have you ever wondered the meaning of your favorite gemstone? How about amethyst's metaphysical properties? Are there any green gems besides emerald or peridot? We have answers to all these questions, along with notes about the proper care and cleaning of hundreds of gemstones. Find out the meanings, properties and powers of everything from Amethyst to Zoisite. And don't forget to get inspired by gorgeous design ideas, too!

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Jasper, Autumn

Autumn jasper is the variety known for its mottled warm brick red and avocado green appearance: imagine pumpkins, red maple leaves and a long leisurely walk through the country.

Jasper, Brecciated

Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties.

Jasper, Dalmatian

Dalmatian jasper, better known as Dalmatian stone, is an opaque, white spotted gemstone with brown and black that will make people turn around and look back at jewelry featuring it.

Jasper, Dragon Blood

Dragon blood jasper, thought by some to impart courage to its wearer, may help you face the "dragons" in your life.

Jasper, Fancy

Jasper is an opaque chalcedony that comes in a wide variety of colors. Fancy jasper is known for its scrumptious color palette of mauves, lilacs, creams and greens all mixed together.

Jasper, Flower

When you see someone wearing flower jasper, it's like unexpectedly seeing a bouquet of warm, sunny colors. Flower jasper is thought to lift spirits and bring joy; perfect for jewelry!

Jasper, Leopardskin

Tawny, supple, sinuous, graceful--all words associated with the leopard and with the way your customers can feel when they wear your jewelry that features leopardskin jasper.

Jasper, Moukaite

A popular gemstone choice for men's jewelry, moukaite jasper colors cover a wide range of warm earthtones that can include brick red, cream, brown, gold and mauve.

Jasper, Peridot

Peridot jasper is like rich cream with a hint of cool mint blended into it. These creamy, gleaming beads combine the best of both worlds: peridot's delicate beauty with jasper's low cost.

Jasper, Picasso

Part of jewelry designers' fascination with Picasso jasper is the artistic tension: the boldness of black, the passive quietness of grey and the exciting energy of red all swept together.

Jasper, Picture

Picture jasper is most reminiscent of the dusty Old West's vast sandy expanse with golden brown and red stone "mountains" rising like ancient castles from it. Perfect for men's jewelry!

Jasper, Rainbow

When life has you down, design with rainbow jasper. Rainbow jasper is called a "sustaining stone" in metaphysical beliefs and thought to be helpful in times of emotional fatigue or stress.

Jasper, Red

Learn about red jasper, from its physical properties to its place in legend and history.

Jasper, Red Creek

Miners were looking for turquoise when they found red creek jasper. The lovely red, green, yellow, blue-gray and black stone offers the perfect autumn/fall color combination for jewelry.

Jasper, Sesame

Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.

Jasper, Silver Leaf

Natural sophistication. That's what Mother Nature got when she combined grey, black and white in a beautifully swirling pattern to create the distinctive silver leaf jasper.

Jasper, Tigerskin

Tigerskin "jasper" is a perfect choice for earthy jewelry styles. Its contrasting swirls and stripes of tan, yellow and yellowish brown create a tawny stone that's so rich looking its decadent.

Jasper, White

White jasper has a bright, clean opaque white appearance. According to metaphysical properties, white jasper lifts spirits and brings joy, nurturing our inner desire for calmness.

Jasper, Zebra

It's time to get designing! Zebra jasper motivates us to move out of apathy into action. It helps us avoid over-thinking and encourages us to just enjoy the experience of living.

Turquoise, African

Explore the vibrant, grounding beauty of African "Turquoise"—a jasper celebrated for its turquoise-like patterns and transformative energy.