Red Jasper Mushroom Pendant 3/4"

Red Jasper Mushroom Pendant is a small mushroom carving, about 3/4 inch tall, cut from brick-red jasper and finished with a drilled bail.

Quick facts

About

Red jasper is an opaque, fine-grained member of the quartz family, colored a deep brick-red by iron oxide content spread through the stone. Because it is cryptocrystalline quartz rather than a softer rock, it takes a durable polish and resists everyday scratching well, which is part of why jasper is such a common choice for carved pendants and beads. This piece is carved into a small mushroom shape and finished with a drilled bail for a cord or chain. It belongs in our jewelry collection for wearable pieces and the crystals by shape collection for stone-focused shopping. Expect natural mottling and slight color variation from one mushroom to the next, since each is cut from natural rough.

How to use it

Wear it on a cord or chain of your own choosing as an everyday pendant, or display it on a small dish or stand. In crystal tradition red jasper is associated with grounding, stamina, and steady energy, a long-standing folk association tied to its deep earthy color rather than a tested physical effect.

Care

Red jasper is a quartz-family stone at Mohs 6.5-7, so it is one of the more durable materials we carry and holds up well to daily wear and handling. A soft, dry or slightly damp cloth is enough for routine cleaning, and an occasional rinse under plain water is fine for the stone itself, though harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking are unnecessary. As with any pendant, protect the metal bail and cord or chain from tarnishing agents like chlorine, saltwater, and strong perfumes, and store it separately from softer stones it could scratch.

Frequently asked questions

What gives red jasper its color?
Iron oxide distributed through the stone gives red jasper its brick-red to reddish-brown color. The exact shade and any mottling vary naturally from stone to stone.

Is red jasper durable enough for daily wear?
Yes. As a quartz-family stone at Mohs 6.5-7, red jasper resists scratching well and is one of the sturdier stones we carry for jewelry.

Can this pendant get wet?
Occasional contact with water is fine for the stone itself since it is a hard, non-porous quartz. Just protect the metal bail and any cord or chain from chlorine, saltwater, and harsh soaps, which can affect the findings rather than the stone.

Will my pendant look exactly like the one described?
No two are identical. Since each is cut from natural rough, expect some variation in mottling and exact red tone from piece to piece.

Does it come with a chain?
The pendant has a drilled bail sized for a standard cord or chain, which is not included unless one is listed separately on this page.

Does red jasper have any proven health benefits?
No. This is a decorative natural stone and piece of jewelry, not a health product or medical device, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Its ties to grounding and stamina come from crystal tradition, not verified science.