Blue Banded Jasper

Item Description

This gem came from a discovery in late 2021. We bought a hand-selected parcel from our good friend overseas who was first in line to pick these beautiful new Jaspers from Java. We were told that the locals have dubbed them "Blue Banded Jasper", and it's easy to see why. Typically most Jasper stones will have warmer pastel hues, with occasional green shades mixed in, but to find blue in Jasper is rare my experience. This "Pear Cabochon" cut gem has a wonderful color combination with a lovely soft grey-blue hue on one side which transitions a silvery-lilac shade, then into a reddish-brown and finishes with a gentle cream color at the other end. A cool stone that would make a nice addition to any Quartz/Jasper collection or you could easily set it into jewelry to create a unique piece.