You will receive the exact item pictured. Across every variety, jasper is the supreme nurturer. That phrase turns up again and again in crystal literature and it captures the family well — jaspers are traditionally about sustaining you rather than transforming you. They are grounding, protective and steadying, associated with the root chakra and with feeling secure in your own life. Where a stone like moldavite is about acceleration and upheaval, jasper is the opposite: slow, solid, dependable. That is why jaspers are so often recommended for anxiety, for periods of instability, and for people who simply find themselves scattered. They are not exciting stones. They are the ones you actually keep using. Grounding is the family's defining quality, bringing you back into your body and the present. Jaspers are traditionally used for security and stability, for feeling safe when circumstances are not, and have a long history as protective amulets across many cultures. They ease stress and worry by calming the nerves rather than stimulating, support steady energy and focus and endurance rather than bursts, and encourage self-trust and confidence in your own judgement. Chakra-wise, most jaspers work with the root chakra, though individual varieties reach higher, and the family is associated with the element of Earth and with Leo. Metal: Brass .925 Sterling Silver Plated (Nickle-Free) Stone: Scenic Jasper Size: 7Weight: 9 g Wholehearted Crystal Creations highly recommends that healing crystals are to be used in combination with other therapies and modalities and are not meant to replace recommended treatment from a licensed medical practitioner. See our Jewelry Care & Sales Policy