Wonderful Stone Bracelet, 8" long, closing with a Sterling Silver toggle. The large stones are Pietersite, a rare stone located in only two places on Earth: Namibia, South Africa, where it was discovered in 1962, and the source of these stones, Henan Province, China. Pietersite is characterized by its distinctive swirls or streaks of gold or orange. The nickname for Pietersite is "Tempest Stone", the swirls of color clearly communicate energy; it's said to discharge negative energies and emotional turmoil, and cleanse the aura, restoring it to calm. Pietersite is known as a powerful protection stone, especially against the elements, calming people and animals during storms. It's known to shield those who work long hours with a computer from the adverse effects of technology. Some believe it boosts the self-esteem of creative people. The smaller stones are Picasso Jasper, a natural stone with beautiful color contrast that is mined here in the USA. It is used to release creativity blocks, awaken the spirit and has a strong calming effect. Picasso Jasper known to aid in building relationships and self-discipline, and some say it also promotes weight loss. In astrology, Picasso Jasper is the birthstone of the Leo.