Jasper is believed to strengthen the stomach and it is also believed to help gynecological problems.

Jasper is common and widely distributed, occurring chiefly as veinlets, concretions, and replacements in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, as in the Urals, North Africa, Sicily, France, India, Venezula and Germany. Some varieties are color-banded, and beautiful examples of jasperized fossil wood are found in Arizona, U.S. In USA Jasper is also found in California, Utah and Wyoming.

Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.

The polish on jasper will often be washed away in water. Clean your jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth.