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.
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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Porcelain Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Porcelain Jasper is a brecciated (broken) Jasper originally found on a gold claim high in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, where it continues ...
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Ocean Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper, a variety of Jasper containing variably colored spherical patterns. It forms when Quartz an...
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Mexican Red Snowflake Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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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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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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Poppy Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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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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Ocean Jasper 5 Piece Small Nugget Specimens 20x40mm (90-115 grams) - DS ROCK SHOP
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If you are a collector of cool rocks, this 5 piece set is for you. Each piece is unique and stunning. They are rough specimens but polished on one ...
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Polychrome 29x41-47x59mm Free Form Oval Pendant - CLEARANCE
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Red Porcelain Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Porcelain Jasper is a brecciated (broken) Jasper originally found on a gold claim high in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, where it continues ...
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Noreena Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Noreena Jasper is a silicified pelite or mudstone mined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is known for its abstract designs in rusty r...
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Bumble Bee Jasper 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch
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Red Porcelain Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Porcelain Jasper is a brecciated (broken) Jasper originally found on a gold claim high in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, where it continues ...
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Polychrome 29x46-60x80mm Free Form Oval Pendant - CLEARANCE
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Polychrome 29x59-47x59mm Free Form Pendant - CLEARANCE
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Pink Impression Jasper 14mm Irregular Gold-Plated Square Connector Pendant
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Impression Jasper comes in a variety of colors and possibly more names. The material comes with variety of tan and crimson matrix colors which crea...
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Poppy Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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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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Polychrome Jasper 60-90mm Flame - DS ROCK SHOP
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Polychrome Jasper is considered one of the rarest Jaspers in the world. First discovered in 2006, it is exclusively sourced from a single small dep...
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Ocean Jasper 5 Piece Medium Nugget Specimens 30x50mm (160-210grams) - DS ROCK SHOP
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If you are a collector of cool rocks, this 5 piece set is for you. Each piece is unique and stunning. They are rough specimens but polished on one ...
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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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Red Porcelain Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Porcelain Jasper is a brecciated (broken) Jasper originally found on a gold claim high in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, where it continues ...
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Noreena Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Noreena Jasper is a silicified pelite or mudstone mined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is known for its abstract designs in rusty r...
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Noreena Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Noreena Jasper is a silicified pelite or mudstone mined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is known for its abstract designs in rusty r...
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Fancy Jasper 6x3mm Saucer Beads - 15-16 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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Fancy Jasper 2x6mm Thin Rondelle - 15-16 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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Fancy Jasper 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch
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Fancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
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Fancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
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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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Ocean Jasper Natural 8mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch
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Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper, a variety of Jasper containing variably colored spherical patterns. It forms when Quartz an...
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Ocean Jasper Natural 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Ocean Jasper Natural 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Ocean Jasper Natural 4mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Kabamby Ocean Jasper 12mm Coin - 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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Ocean Jasper 12mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Picture Jasper Natural 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 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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Picture Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - 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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Picture Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Picture Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Picture Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Picture Jasper 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch
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Red Creek Jasper 2x4mm Heishi - 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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Kambaba Jasper 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 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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Ocean Jasper 14x23mm A Grade Oval Cabochon
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Ocean Jasper 13x18mm AAA Grade Oval Cabochon
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Ocean Jasper 12mm A Grade Coin Cabochon
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Ocean Jasper 22x30mm AAA Grade Oval Cabochon
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Ocean Jasper 16-23x28-39mm A Grade Small Free Form Cabochon
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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.