Red jasper is a deep, earthy red-brown, dense and solid in the hand in a way that feels more like a small brick than a typical crystal. It's a grounding stone, good for days your thoughts are moving faster than your body can keep up with, when you need to feel your feet on the floor before you can think clearly about anything else. Hold it flat against your palm during a moment that's asking you to slow down, or keep it in a pocket on a day that's already started chaotic. Red jasper is a variety of chalcedony colored by natural iron oxide, which is where that deep rust-red tone comes from, and the shade varies slightly from a brighter red to a darker, almost brown finish. This one is shaped flat with a gentle thumb-sized curve for rubbing. You'll be sent the one intuitively chosen for you. A steady weight for a day that's moving too fast.
Quick facts
- Material: Red jasper (chalcedony colored by natural iron oxide), flat worry-stone shape
- Sizes: About 1.5 to 2 inches, sized for a thumb
- Best for: Grounding a chaotic day, slowing down racing thoughts