This listing is for a Bumblebee Jasper necklace wire-wrapped in .925 sterling silver and 14K gold filled wire. Each piece of jewelry is a handcrafted, unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Details:

• handmade wire-wrapped cabochon pendant
• gemstone: Bumblebee Jasper
• carats: 17.80 ct
• color: orange, black
• dimensions: approx 21 X 40 mm or 0.83 X 1.57 inches (medium sized)

Bumblebee Jasper is a striking, vibrantly colored stone featuring bold bands of yellow, orange, black, and gray that resemble the stripes of a bumblebee.

Key Facts & Composition

• Not a True Jasper: It does not contain quartz or chalcedony. It is primarily a fibrous, carbonate-rich rock (mostly calcite or travertine) formed from volcanic material and hot springs.
• Origin: Found almost exclusively around active volcanic regions in West Java, Indonesia (such as Mount Papandayan and Mount Ciremai).
• Color Source: Its bright yellow and orange hues come from minerals like sulfur, realgar, and orpiment, while the dark bands come from materials like pyrite or manganese oxides.
• Hardness: It has a Mohs hardness of about 4 to 5, making it relatively soft compared to true jasper.

A chain or cord of your choice is included with purchase to give you a beautiful necklace you can wear immediately upon receiving. Please select above which option you choose:

This is a great gift idea special for her be it Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthday, Bridesmaid gift, Christmas, etc.

We also take custom orders. If you’ve found your own rough rock that you would like turned into jewelry, we will be happy to help you. Or perhaps you have a special item like a shark tooth, coin, seashell, sea glass, etc. We can make all of these into treasured pieces of art for you.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tonya & Tim Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.

Safety & Handling

• Toxicity Warning: The stone can contain natural arsenic and sulfur compounds.
• Safe Handling: Polished pieces are generally safe for display or gentle handling, though you should wash your hands after handling unpolished or raw specimens.
• Avoid Inhalation: Never cut, grind, or polish this stone without proper respiratory protection, as the dust is toxic. Many geologists recommend avoiding wearing it as direct skin-contact jewelry or letting it degrade in sunlight.