About this Gemstone
Brekciated Jasper is a stone of grounding and clarity. With its distinctive mosaic-like appearance, it reflects lived experience and the beauty of imperfection. Its deep red to rusty brown tones, veined with grey, black, or beige, symbolize resilience, courage, and trust in one’s path.
Historical Background
Jasper has been revered since antiquity as the “mother of all gemstones.” In Mesopotamia, Egypt, and throughout the Middle Ages, it was considered a powerful protective stone, often crafted into amulets, engravings, and talismans. Brekciated Jasper, a striking variety, has long been valued for its individual patterning – a symbol of introspection and enduring strength.
Effect & Meaning
Brekciated Jasper supports mental clarity, composure, and inner grounding. It encourages calm, helps to set priorities, and fosters a sense of presence amidst distractions. Particularly in demanding times, it offers a sense of stability and strengthens confidence in one’s own values and goals.
Color Play & Structure
Each Brekciated Jasper is a one-of-a-kind creation of nature. Its characteristic red-brown base is interspersed with veins, flecks, or fragmented patterns in grey, beige, or black. This “fractured” structure results from natural geological processes, giving the stone a unique depth and presence. No two patterns are ever the same.
Design at Ciconiidae
Ciconiidae incorporates Brekciated Jasper as a bold and elegant accent into fine leather – a symbol of earthiness, maturity, and the quiet power of inner strength.
ZODIAC SIGN
Scorpio, Capricorn & Aries
Brekciated Jasper is particularly associated with the zodiac signs Scorpio, Capricorn, and Aries. It supports these personalities with clarity, determination, and a deep-rooted sense of direction – helping them to stay focused and grounded.