Retailer Vintage Ocean Jasper Cabochon (Cab 14)

Vintage Ocean Jasper cabochon with white and cream colored orbs over the soft green background. Green, cream and white colors grace this stone in an interesting display of nice large orb features typical of the old-stock Ocean Jasper. The vug seen in the pictures in filled within the stone so not open. The piece is shaped in a pear shape with a dome on the top side and flat on the bottom. The front and back sides are polished with a high sheen in preparation for any open settings and the edges are flat, ready for setting, smithing or wrapping. The stone is solid and from a vintage collection - she cabochon was already made so we've left it as is. This one is a perfect jewelry piece with a unique display of beauty and pattern. This will make an extremely nice piece of jewelry.

This cabochon is 40 mm x 33 mm x 8 mm and weighs 14.6 grams (73.0 carats) of natural stone. Measurements are approximate and are measured from the longest or widest points; the thickness is measured in the middle. The Mohs scale of hardness on Ocean Jasper is 6.5 to 7.

Ocean Jasper is becoming a rare find as the Mine of Marovato in the North West corner of Madagascar is producing less if any of this fine stone in present times. This is the only place in the world where the stone is mined off the coast line only accessible by boat at low tide. Ocean jasper contains erratically-colored orbs or spherical inclusions where silicified rhyolite quartz and feldspar crystallize in spherical aggregates of crystals which supply the seed for the orbicular structure seen in this form of jasper.

Healing properties suggest Jasper is a supportive stone, especially in times of stress, by helping accomplish wholeness and tranquility. Jasper helps balance the physical, emotional and mental body by purifying and releasing negative energies bringing stability to the aura. A great stone for giving a peaceful sleep or soothing nerves. It can help ward off nightmares and allows a connection with ancient wisdom and energies. It can help protect against attacks by psychic or negative entities. For gardeners, it can help plant health and growth in arid regions or in poor soils. These beliefs are spiritual supporters and not prescriptions or substitutions for medical healthcare.

We don't alter the colors in our photographs, though digital photo colors vary between cameras and depending on the lighting where the photos are retailer taken so please view all photos before purchasing. Photos of this piece were taken indoors under lights. My apologies for any glare on any of the photos. If flash is used, has a tendency to wash the colors, therefore, some photos may be with or without flash trying to capture the most lifelike appearance.

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