Jasper Beads 32 Inch Cooper Collection

Jasper beads are nature's artistic marvels, renowned for their earthly allure and diverse hues. These beads, crafted from jasper gemstone, exhibit a spectrum of colors, ranging from warm reds and browns to soothing greens and blues, often displaying captivating patterns and natural inclusions. Jasper, prized for its grounding properties and connection to the earth, imbues these beads with a sense of stability and strength. Admired for both their aesthetic beauty and metaphysical significance, jasper beads are popular in jewelry making, meditation practices, and ornamental crafts, offering a touch of nature's splendor and ancient wisdom in each unique piece.

These beads were in the collection of Austin Cooper. Austin amassed an extraordinary bead collection over more than 20- years. His pieces included ancients, trade beads from Venice and other parts of Europe, Asian beads including Jatim, beads made in Africa including Kiffa, Bodom and Akosu, Faience beads and amulets from Egypt, and more. Austin was a friend and customer of Africa Direct. We are very proud to be able to present his collection to you.

This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.