"Jaguar" Jasper Teardrop (sometimes called the Shaman's stone for its association with transformations)

"Jaguar" Jasper Teardrop in Sterling Silver Pendant;

collet-set in very well-made pendant of open arches and granulation beads ...
known as the Shaman's stone and associated with transformations, especially in Mesoamerica;
the name derives from its natural patterning (also sometimes called "leopardskin" jasper)

Jasper : 25 x 18mm with flat polished back;
a form of cryptocrystalline quartz

Quality mark : none found; tested sterling silver

Size : length 2" from top of bale;
Gross Weight : .428 troy oz (13.31 g)

# mjct4 25003 C ................................... $ 135.