Welcome to our selection of jasper beads.
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Jasper beads are made from quartz, specifically chalcedony. It is generally opaque and has some pattern to it, but comes in all colors. If heavily banded, jasper is called an agate. There are many names applied to jasper, as the names often refer to the origin of a particular pattern or color. In the case of brecciated jasper, opal is the cementing material that holds fragments of jasper together. Jasper jewelry components are especially desireable, due to jasper's wonderful array of colors and exceptional durability. It is not easily fractured or scuffed. Here are some of the jasper gemstone beads that we offer: - bloodstone jasper - green with brick red
- dalmation jasper - creamy yellow or taupe with black flecks
- poppy jasper - also called brecciated jasper, primarily red or pink
- impression jasper - beige and blue
- moukaite - a mix of mustard, burgundy, brick, olive, and gray
- silver leaf jasper - gray with some tan and black
- leopard skin jasper - variety of colors with a distinctive circular pattern
- ocean jasper - primarily dark leaf green, primarily found off the coast of India
- red jasper - pure brick red
- picture jasper - exhibiting distinctive layers, large pieces show a landscape-like pattern
- fancy jasper - multiple colors, primarily green
- picasso jasper - notable striping at various angles, appearing somewhat like artists brush strokes
- rainforest jasper - black with dark green spots
- peridot jasper - light chartreuse green
- tiger jasper - tan with wavy stripes like wood
- zebra jasper - strong striations of a darker color on a light background
- red malachite - reddish tan, heavily banded like malachite
Jasper gemstone beads are often cut into fancy shapes. In jewelry making, red jasper and picture jasper pair especially well with turquoise. Dalmation jasper pairs well with black stone or agate. There is no limit to the color combinations possible with the wide variety in jasper beads. common treatments: none special care: protect from abrasion hardness: 6.5 - 7
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