The Maligano jasper is a 31 X 24 X  mm pear cabochon weighing 33 carats set with an argentium sterling silver paddle bail and includes an 18" sterling silver rolo chain with a lobster claw clasp.  Rolo chains feature twisted links that are created from flat or half-round wire.  The shape may be round or oval.

The gem is a natural, 100% genuine Maligano jasper, and has had no treatments.  Maligano jasper is a specific type of jasper found in ancient volcanic hot spring areas.  Maligano is characterized by contrasting warm hues on blues and greys with fantastic brecciated or broken and healed patterns including dendrite patterns.

Maligano jasper is named after a small village in Sulawesi, Indonesia in SE Asia.  This material was originally found in 2012, and is starting to make its way into the mainstream market.  

There is a large fascination with this stone and there are several reasons why.  Maligano jasper is colourful with warm yellows, reds, beiges, blues and grays.  If often contains rivers of agate running throughout, while other sections have floating jasper in a wide array of brecciated fractal patterns.  This material may also have flowing dendrites running all around revealing cherry blossom patterns.

  I have used LED lighting in my photographs.  The photos have been enlarged to show detail, and the necklace is  pictured next to a half dollar for size reference.

I use high quality metals in the jewelry settings. I do not use silver plated settings or chains. The settings & chains are .925 sterling silver and is the standard for silver. It is called .925 because it is an alloy that is 925 parts out of a thousand silver. It is allowed for the other 75 parts to be other metals (usually copper) to enhance the strength, because pure silver is very soft and not structurally strong enough for many jewelry applications. Other "silver settings" come with different elements in their composition. German/Nickel Silver, which is an alloy consisting of copper, zinc and nickel, contains no silver. Many people have allergic reactions to nickel. Other settings may be called Mexican Silver, Indian Silver, Montana Silver, Pewter, Tin, Pot or Base Metal or simply silver. The content of these are less clear and do not guarantee the quantity or silver content. .925 is the best form of silver. It is durable and has a high sheen. Sterling Silver is considered a precious metal. 

I was able to find paddle bails made of argentium sterling silver.  Argentium sterling silver is made with a touch of germanium.  Argentium sterling silver presents a bright white colour that is closer to fine silver than traditional sterling silver, yet is extremely slow to tarnish under most conditions.  Argentium sterling silver is the most expensive of the silver group, and is .935% silver.

Jasper is 6.5 - 7 on Mohs' scale of hardness and can get scratched by your harder gemstones.  Store in the included gift box when not wearing to keep it in good shape, or at least inside the resealable plastic bag.   

I guarantee my jewelry 100%.  If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, return your item and I will gladly refund your purchase price. I do not charge a restocking fee on returned merchandise.  

I am always happy to answer your questions.  I have started a new inventory and will be adding new jewelry as time permits.  You will see more pieces of jewelry that are of the best quality and price.  Thank you for visiting my store.