Lake Superior Jasper Cabochon, Iron Bound Jasper Cabochon, Red Jasper Cab MN_agate_pendant I shaped the back of

I shaped the back of the main setting in an abstract bird shape

Orbicular ocean jasper is also said to provide protection (evil eye)

Red Set: 7 x 7

Natural stones (especially agates) most often have features that would be considered flaws in a faceted stone or manufactured stone

Lake Superior Jasper Cabochon, Iron Bound Jasper Cabochon, Red Jasper Cab MN_agate_pendant I shaped the back ofThis beautiful tall oval is cut from Lake Superior Jasper or Jaspelite. Jaspelite is a mix of red chalcedony and gunmetal hematite. It's also known as iron bound jasper, tiger jasper, or BIF jasper. It's prized for it's red color and reflective hematite. I have huge amounts of this material so it's rare that I pick up pieces these days but this stone is particularly special for it's unique pattern. I found this stone in the UP of Michigan in 2023. I