This Royal Imperial Jasper cabochon features blobby, overlapping eggs in a range of earthy shades of khakis and blue jasper.
36.5mm x 23mm
Imperial Jasper comes from central Mexico, near the border of Zacatecas and Jalisco and north of the city Guadalajara. It is known for the size of the jasper deposit, its formation in both veins and nodules, and its ability to form the "egg-patterning" found in only a handful of fine jaspers. Nodular pieces (which are highly associated with this patterning) are typically referred to as Royal Imperial Jasper. Horizontal banding, streamers, or 'spiderweb' patterns are also common. Classic colors for the material are green or dusty pink jasper, but it can skew to red, mauve purple, or even blue.
Designer Cabochons: The Gem Shop, Inc. produces free form designer cabochons for the custom metal smith, hobbyist, and collector. All of the cabs shown are cut and polished by hand in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The Gem Shop, Inc. specializes in fine agates and fine jaspers including Laguna Agate, Agua Nueva Agate, Natural Druzy, Lace Agate, Blue Mustang Jasper, Imperial Jasper, Morrisonite, and Ocean Jasper®. All of our cabs are one-of-a-kind. These cabs have a slightly beveled edge, buff (slightly curved) top, and flat unpolished back, unless otherwise noted. All have the Gem Shop mirror-like polish!