Jasper Gemstone Beads
Jasper gemstone beads are renowned for their vibrant, multi-hued appearance, each bead painted with its unique geological story. Primarily composed of microcrystalline quartz, Jasper is classified as a chalcedony, offering a matte finish that exudes an earthy appeal. Its diverse color palette, ranging from red and brown to yellow and green, is a result of various mineral impurities such as iron oxide, providing each bead with a unique fingerprint of Mother Earth.
Facts: The appeal of Jasper is deeply rooted in history and culture, treasured since ancient times for its beauty and perceived protective qualities. Historical records suggest that jasper was often used in ancient jewelry and decorative art, admired by civilizations from the Egyptians to the Greeks and Romans. It was particularly esteemed as a stone of protection, widely carried by travelers and warriors to ward off danger and to instill courage and confidence.
Metaphysical / Holistic: Jasper is often referred to as the 'supreme nurturer'. It is believed to support during times of stress, absorb negative energy, and provide an overall sense of stability and calm. Jasper's grounding properties are said to promote a strong connection to the earth, making it a favorite among those seeking balance and a return to nature.
Elephant Skin Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...
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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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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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MATTE Red Creek Jasper 8mm 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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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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Artistic Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Artistic Stone has beautiful, intricate patterns of minute black flecks, bands, and veins within the tan, cream, gray and mauve stone. It is made u...
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Red Creek Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 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 10mm Round - 15-16 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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Artistic Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Artistic Stone has beautiful, intricate patterns of minute black flecks, bands, and veins within the tan, cream, gray and mauve stone. It is made u...
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Artistic Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Artistic Stone has beautiful, intricate patterns of minute black flecks, bands, and veins within the tan, cream, gray and mauve stone. It is made u...
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Sonora Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Sonora Jasper is the trade name for Sonora Dendritic. The stone was discovered in 2009 by a man in Mexico as a man chasing his goat up a mountain ...
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Red Creek Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 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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Elephant Skin Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...
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Dalmation Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
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Dalmation Jasper is the trade name for Dalmation Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...
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Outback Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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Outback Jasper is a milky white to light pink to golden brown stone, with striking patterns that may resemble birch bark or wood grain. Jaspers are...
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Elephant Skin Jasper 10mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...
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Iron Zebra Jasper 13x22-18x 30mm Top Drill Flat Oval - 15-16 Inch
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Iron Zebra Jasper displays streaks or stripes of colors ranging from dark, rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams. It has charac...
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Violet Aqua Terra Impression Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Aqua Impression Jasper has been dyed to an aqua or turquoise blue color. It contains inclusions of tan and crimson, which dramatically complement t...
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Violet Aqua Terra Impression Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Aqua Impression Jasper has been dyed to an aqua or turquoise blue color. It contains inclusions of tan and crimson, which dramatically complement t...
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Iron Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
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Iron Zebra Jasper displays streaks or stripes of colors ranging from dark, rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams. It has charac...
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Iron Zebra Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Iron Zebra Jasper displays streaks or stripes of colors ranging from dark, rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams. It has charac...
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Elephant Skin Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...
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Elephant Skin Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...
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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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How many varieties of jasper are there?
Dozens are named in the bead trade. The number is fuzzy because "jasper" has been used as a marketing name for stones that aren't technically microcrystalline quartz (kambaba, dalmatian, ocean, unakite, picasso, bumblebee). Designers shop by variety name, but the underlying mineral identity matters for durability and care — variety and mineral classification should be disclosed. Ask if either isn't specified. -
Is kambaba jasper actually jasper? Is it a fossil?
Kambaba "jasper" is not microcrystalline quartz, so it is not technically jasper in the gemological sense. It has historically been described as a fossilized stromatolite (a layered algae structure); recent X-ray diffraction analysis (EPI Institute, Germany) classifies it as a volcanic rhyolite. Either way, it's a beautiful and distinctive stone. The trade name is what designers search; the actual mineralogy should be confirmed. -
Is dalmatian jasper real jasper?
No. GIA's 2017 Gems & Gemology study concluded that "dalmatian jasper" is a feldspar-and-quartz igneous rock with arfvedsonite producing the characteristic black spots. The study recommended the trade name be changed to "dalmatian stone." The trade name persists because that's how designers search; the actual mineralogy should be disclosed. -
What's the difference between ocean jasper, kambaba jasper, and mookaite?
Ocean jasper (Madagascar, silicified rhyolite) shows orbicular ring patterns in green-pink-white. Kambaba jasper (Madagascar, rhyolite or stromatolite) shows deep green with black orbs. Mookaite (Australia, true jasper) shows vivid red-yellow-mustard mottling. They share the visual-pattern-as-buying-decision character of the jasper family but are different stones from different deposits with different mineral identities. -
Is jasper dyed?
Most true jasper is untreated. The naturally vivid reds, yellows, browns, greens, and patterned stones are intrinsic. "Candy-colored" jaspers — bright pinks, electric blues, vivid purples — are typically dyed; impression jasper is the most common dyed variety in the bead trade. Dye treatment, when present — ask before buying if it isn't specified.