Jasper

Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of quartz, renowned for its opaque and often vibrant colours, which are due to the presence of various mineral impurities such as iron oxides. It forms in a wide array of patterns, including orbicular, banded, and spotted, making each piece unique. Found globally, jasper has been valued for millennia, utilized in ancient civilizations for tools, seals, and ornamentation, and continues to be popular in contemporary lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings. Its durability and the endless variety of its visual textures contribute to its widespread appeal among collectors and artisans alike.