Jasper is a smooth crystal known to protect you from negative energy while promoting confidence, contentment, healing and courage in times of decision making. It is set to empower the spirit and support you through times of stress. Jasper beads are made from rock composed of microcrystalline quartz, chalcedony and other mixed minerals which build it's colorful patterns. Jasper can be found in India, Germany, France, Russia and the U.S. Jasper is a variety of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of Quartz.