African Jasper Large Discs and Copper Necklace

The African Green Jasper lovely puffed discs in this necklace are 20mm . Because of its similarity to turquoise, African Jasper has gained the trade name of "African Turquoise" though it is not Turquoise. Nevertheless, it is a lovely gemstone and much harder than turquoise. I have also used 8mm African Jasper round beads in this design. The copper elements are very attractive. The large beads on each side of the discs are eye catching 16 x 14mm Brushed Copper Trapezoid beads. All are hung on a substantial sized link Copper Curb Link Chain. A brushed Copper handcrafted hook and eye clasp that I made from pure copper wire closes this 23 1/4" necklace. Even though the full length of the necklace is 23 1/4" you can shorten it by placing the hook in any one of the chain's links. They are large enough to fit the hook. So this necklace is adjustable to suit your taste. COPPER is the oldest known metal, it was associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite and her Roman counterpart, Venus. The di