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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.

Kambaba Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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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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White Lace Red Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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White Lace Red Jasper is a deep red or burnt orange stone, complemented by white, gray, and black bands and flecks of color. Red Jasper has histori...

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Dalmation Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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Dalmatian Jasper is the trade name for Dalmatian Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...

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Black Silver Leaf Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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Black Silverleaf Jasper is a rare form of Jasper, characterized by its color range of black, gray and white and its swirling, leafy patterns. It is...

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Green Brecciated Jasper 40mm Square Donut - Pendant

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This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals. Pyhsically, it is found in a pale and earthy green. Metaphysically it is often used for st...

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Green Brecciated Jasper 50mm Square Donut - Pendant

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This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals. Pyhsically, it is found in a pale and earthy green. Metaphysically it is often used for st...

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Picture Jasper 40mm Square Donut - Pendant

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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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Mexican Red Snowflake Jasper Matte 40mm Square Donut - Pendant

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Mexican Red Snowflake Jasper is a naturally occurring Jasper with deep red, bright red, pink and golden mottling and spots within the primarily bla...

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Picture Jasper 40mm Donut - Pendant

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African Green Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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African Green Jasper is a single-colored opaque stone, ranging in color from a deep olive green to a pale spring green with brown banding or stripe...

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Apple Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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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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Fantasy Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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Since gemstones (natural, enhanced, or man-made) have variations in colors and patterns, the one you receive may look different from what is shown. 

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Fancy Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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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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Green Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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Outback Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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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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White Lace Red Jasper 40mm A Grade Donut Pendant

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White Lace Red Jasper is a deep red or burnt orange stone, complemented by white, gray, and black bands and flecks of color. Red Jasper has histori...

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Red Snake Skin Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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Jasper has a long and illustrious history, having been worn by shamans, priests and kings and believed to be a powerful protection stone. Ancient E...

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Red Creek Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant

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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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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

  • 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.