Jasper - 8-Inch
Jasper is opaque microcrystalline quartz painted by iron and clay bands that create landscapes, orbs, and picture-like scenes inside each bead. Our 8-inch jasper strands span dozens of varieties—from red Brecciated and Picasso gray to Ocean Jasper swirls—so you can pick the palette that anchors your design. Every strand is polished smooth, drilled with consistent 0.8 mm holes, and ready to deliver the grounding, earthy look jasper is known for.
Apple Jasper 8mm Large Hole Round - 8-Inch
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Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
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Kambaba 8mm Round 8-Inch
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Kambaba Jasper is a sedimentary stone comprised of microcrystalline Quartz interlaced with Stromatolites — ancient fossilized colonies of primeval ...
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Fancy Jasper 8mm Round - 8-Inch
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Fancy Jasper, also known as Rainbow Jasper, ranges in color from light to dark green, deep red, tan, cream, pink and mauve. It is a chalcedony beli...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 6mm Round 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
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Kambaba 10mm Round 8-Inch
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Kambaba Jasper is a sedimentary stone comprised of microcrystalline Quartz interlaced with Stromatolites — ancient fossilized colonies of primeval ...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 4mm Round 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
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MATTE Red Creek Jasper 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch
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Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in china where the stone was recently discovered. Its colors include burnt red, mustard yellow, olive g...
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Red Creek Jasper 8mm Round Large Hole 8-Inch
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Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in China where the stone was recently discovered. Its colors include burnt red, mustard yellow, olive g...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 8mm Round - 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
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Dragon Blood Jasper 4mm Round 8-Inch
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Dragon Blood Jasper is a variety of Quartz with veins of blood red that run through the predominantly light green to dark green stone. Legend has i...
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Apple Jasper 10mm Round 8-Inch
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Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
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Apple Jasper 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
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Picture Jasper 8mm Round Large Hole 8-Inch
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Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional ...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 25-35mm Free Form Oval 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors to to dark gre...
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Kambaba 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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Kambaba Jasper is a sedimentary stone comprised of microcrystalline Quartz interlaced with Stromatolites — ancient fossilized colonies of primeval ...
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 10mm Round - 8-Inch
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Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
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Apple Jasper 10x20 Double Drill 8-Inch
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Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
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MATTE Australian Butter Jasper 25x35mm Free Form Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE
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The description, “buttery,” has been often applied to unlikely products, and it might be easy to understand why. “Butter” suggests qualities of smo...
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Fancy Jasper 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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Fancy Jasper, also known as Rainbow Jasper, ranges in color from light to dark green, deep red, tan, cream, pink and mauve. It is a chalcedony beli...
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Red Creek Jasper 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole 8-Inch
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Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in china where the stone was recently discovered. Its colors include burnt red, mustard yellow, olive g...
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MATTE Australian Butter Jasper 4mm Round - 8-Inch - CLEARANCE
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The description, “buttery,” has been often applied to unlikely products, and it might be easy to understand why. “Butter” suggests qualities of smo...
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Apple Jasper 4mm Round 8-Inch
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Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
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Dragon Blood Jasper 12mm Square 8-Inch
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Dragon Blood Jasper is a variety of Quartz with veins of blood red that run through the predominantly light green to dark green stone. Legend has i...
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About this stone
Color
RedYellowBrownGreenMultiPatterned
Origin
MadagascarAustraliaUSA (Oregon, Idaho)BrazilRussiaMexicoIndiaIndonesia
Mohs hardness
6.5–7
Treatment categories
NaturalDyed
Industry-standard treatment
Most jasper untreated; candy-colored varieties typically dyed
Mineral chemistry
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) with mineral inclusions; some trade-name 'jaspers' are not technically jasper (kambaba is rhyolite, dalmatian is feldspar-igneous, ocean is rhyolite)
Crystal system
Trigonal (true jasper)
Stone family
Chalcedony / mixed (varies by variety)
Common cuts
RoundSmoothFreeformFaceted RondelleSlice
Common sizes
6mm8mm10mm12mm
Care notes
Durable (Mohs 6.5–7 for true jasper). Avoid ultrasonic and harsh chemicals for dyed varieties; mild soap and soft cloth otherwise.
Related stones
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx
Frequently asked questions
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What is an 8-inch jasper strand for?
An 8-inch strand is the bracelet-market cut of the same jasper material Dakota stocks in 16-inch design strands. One 8-inch strand wraps a standard adult wrist with a small gap for stretch cord, a clasp, or a focal bead. Designers reach for 8-inch when they're building stretch bracelets, wrap bracelets, or multi-strand stacks and don't want to cut down (and waste) a 16-inch strand. The mineralogy, drill, and cut are identical to the 16-inch parent — only the strand length differs. -
How many jasper beads per 8-inch strand?
Approximate counts at common sizes: ~50 beads at 4mm, ~40 at 5mm, ~33 at 6mm, ~28 at 7mm, ~25 at 8mm, ~20 at 10mm, ~17 at 12mm. Actual count varies with the exact bead diameter, drill-hole spacing, and whether the cut is round, faceted, or shaped (rondelles and coins sit differently on the strand than rounds). For a stretch bracelet, plan on 22–24 beads at 8mm for most adult wrists, then adjust for cord stretch and any spacers or focal you're adding. -
What jewelry uses 8-inch jasper strands best?
Stretch bracelets are the most common use — one 8-inch strand of 8mm rounds strung on quality elastic cord is a single finished bracelet with almost no waste. Wrap bracelets on leather or silk benefit from the smaller-size cuts (4mm, 6mm) since you're covering more length. Multi-strand stacks work well when you mix jasper varieties or pair jasper with another stone at the same diameter for color blocking. The double-drilled cuts in this collection are built for two-hole bracelet patterns and cuff work. -
Does Dakota carry the same jasper in 16-inch?
Yes. The 16-inch parent collection lives at /collections/jasper-gemstone-beads and carries the broader assortment — more varieties (picture jasper, red jasper, ocean jasper, mookaite, kambaba, and others), more sizes, and more cuts than the 8-inch bracelet selection. If you're designing necklaces, longer multi-strand work, or want a specific jasper variety not stocked here in 8-inch, start with the 16-inch parent. Variety and treatment information should appear on each listing — ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
What cuts and varieties come in 8-inch jasper?
The 8-inch assortment leans heavily on rounds (the bracelet workhorse) with rondelles, faceted rondelles, double-drilled, oval, coin, free form, and rectangle cuts also available. Jasper is a catch-all trade term covering many opaque, microcrystalline varieties — picture jasper, red jasper, ocean jasper, mookaite, kambaba, and others — and each listing identifies the specific variety. Mohs hardness is 6.5–7, so jasper holds up well to daily bracelet wear. Treatment status (typically none for most jasper, but dye does appear in the market) should be listed per product — ask before buying if it isn't specified.