Jasper is an
opaque, impure
variety of
silica, usually
red,
yellow or
brown in
colour. It is most commonly seen in Celtic jewellery its orangey red
colour contrasting sharply with the grey agate and bloodstone
associated with this type of jewellery.
We are now carrying a variety of jaspers in
stock as well as the basic red type. Some of the varieties are,
Leopard Skin, Brecciated, Dendritic and Picture.