Deschutes Jasper Cabochon 43ct

Deschutes Jasper Cabochon 43ctDeschutes is a rare mined out jasper from Oregon, jasper being an opaque type of chalcedony. Typically showcasing browns, rusts and creams, Deschutes occasionally also includes greys and blues. This example has been round cut by Sarah to display all its folds and layers of rich chocolate brown. Dimensions at widest points: 3. 3cm x 2. 2cm x 0. 7cm approximate Rarity: Extinct Weight: 8. 7g Carats: 43cts

This is Obsidian which contains optical phenomenon and has a round dot of silver inlayed into the stone

This hand cut cabochon is Disaster Peak Jasper showing a moody landscape in lovely soft greys and rich brown

Weight: 58 carats

Morrisonite

The jasper was initially identified on their property

rusts and creams

Like much of earthquake-prone California material

*Please NOTE that this piece is not completely flat at the back

This stone is now considered to be very rare and is only seen in old collections

The silica that was contained in the volcanic ash would have dissolved in the water and as it travelled down into the ground where the trees were buried it filled or replaced the cell walls and then crystalised

Sri Lankan star rubies are among so of the rarest and most sought after gems in the world

Weight: 41