Dead Ringer Jasper Cabochon Oregon Jasper The hoops are stamped with

The hoops are stamped with tiny sunbursts and the cloud puffs are dotted with radiating tick marks to suggest sun rays against the clouds

phosphosiderite is similarly soft and can therefore benefit from stabilization

7 grams each - the chain of fan charms below the stud pendant is approx

while the amethyst is semi-translucent

but this slab is so chock-full of rosebud clusters there is no apparent translucency

Dead Ringer Jasper Cabochon Oregon Jasper The hoops are stamped withThis jasper comes from the Dead Camel Mountains of Western Nevada and belongs to a family of jaspers collectively known as Lahotanite, named for a nearby lake. It's extremely hard and therefore takes an excellent polish. This cab is showing horizontal formations reminiscent of a landscape in a desert palette of earthy terracotta reds and oranges against a light, dusty pink background, with a few small flashes of yellow, green, and taupe. If you look