Jasper

About Jasper

One of the oldest known gemstones - artifacts date back to 20,000 BCE in France. It is an opaque variety of chalcedony. Landscape jasper contains patterns resembling mountain scenes. Picture jasper from Oregon displays scenic patterns. Mookaite from Australia shows vibrant multicolored patterns. It has been used for carved seals, amulets, and decorative objects for millennia. The ancient Egyptians used it as an amulet. Each piece is unique due to its varied mineral inclusions. The name comes from Greek iaspis. It takes an excellent polish. It is found worldwide. Biblical references describe it as a stone of protection.