Jasper

Jasper, also known as Jasper, is an opaque type of quartz that can be found in a variety of colours, including red, yellow, brown or green. Its colour is caused by the different minerals in the place where the jasper occurs. Its name comes from the Greek word "jasper", which means "speckled stone". Jasper is valued for its beautiful appearance and durability, making it a popular material for many products.

Its main use is in jewellery. In fact, jasper is often used to make cut and faceted jewellery such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings or rings. Brightly coloured pieces can also be cut into cabochons and used as centrepieces in silver or gold jewellery. Lesser quality, but still attractive, pieces of jasper can also be crushed and used in cubes to make mosaics or as decorative stones. In addition to jewellery, jasper is also used in crafts and art projects, including sculpture and inlay. Depending on its color and pattern variety, it can also be used as a decorative stone in construction and interior design.