Jaspers – Earthy and Vibrant Stones for Collectors and Creators

Jasper is a patterned or solid type of cryptocrystalline quartz, meaning the crystals are so small they look like a dense, compact mass. It has excellent polish, is low maintenance, and is durable enough for all jewelry uses and other artistic creations. These stones, available here at Gallery TCR, are often shaped into cabochons, occasionally carved, and rarely faceted.

Did You Know? While the red jasper stone is the most well-known variety, jasper has many other types. Bloodstone, Yellow, and Green are examples of other popular colors, while Leopardskin, Mookaite, and Ocean are sought-after patterns. Some are also “not true” jaspers. For instance, the Kaleidoscope jasper is actually a microcrystalline quartz, which contains tiny quartz crystals visible under a magnifier instead of a uniform mass. The leopard jasper also isn’t a genuine jasper but a chalcedony like fire agate and onyx.

Found in unique formations throughout the world, jasper is ideal for creating custom jewelry. Various forms of this material are also made into decorative items, including but not limited to vases, ashtrays, and bookends.

Physical properties of jasper:

• Color: Wide range of red, yellow, green, and multicolored patterns
• Luster: Smooth, polished surfaces with a waxy sheen
• Transparency: Opaque
• Hardness: Mohs 6.5–7, durable for wear and carving

Jasper has been valued throughout history for its aesthetics and practical uses. Ancient civilizations carved it into tools, ornaments, and talismans for daily use and ceremonial purposes. Today, artisans shape it into rings, bangles, and custom inlays for decorative art pieces, using its bold patterns and natural colors to create showstopping designs.

Shop now to get the best deals for jasper, including polished stones for jewelry, raw specimens for lapidary projects, and rare patterns for collectors and creatives alike.