Amazing and Colorful Ocean Jasper Necklace (GRN-026)
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GRN-026
$650.00
$650.00
per item
The colorful and mixed shapes of these natural Ocean Jasper stones create a whimsical, unique look for the fashionable woman searching for a decorative and attention-getting work of “Wearable Modern Art.” This amazing necklace is reversible and has an exceptional rugged look.The stones are set off by shiny brass nuggets.
Ocean Jasper® is the trade name for this fascinating Orbicular Jasper, which is easily recognized by its distinct multi-colored orbicular patterns in vivid colors of browns, deep forest greens, and light-to-dark rusty red and even of translucent yellows, or touches of blues and lavenders. Depending on the size of the stone and how it’s cut, one color may dominate—but most stones show multiple and very distinct colorations. Magnifications around the edges of the orbs (circular patterns), show concentric rings (agate banding), with translucent tiny quartz crystal (Druzy) borders that look like starbursts or flowers. The stone was discovered in 1999 in Madagascar by a Frenchman named Paul Obeniche and introduced to the general public at the 2000 Tucson Gem Show. The name "Ocean Jasper" was given to the stone by Obeniche and Eugene Mueller of the Gem Shop. By the standard definition the stone is an Agate—Agate being translucent and Jasper being opaque. But it is called a Jasper because its rhyolitic patterns have been associated with the opaque jasper category. Also "Jasper" is listed as the mineral resource in the mining lands owned by Obenich. The word "Ocean" came from where the deposit was found--by the edge of the sea, along the northwest coast of Madagascar. Miriam suspects the stones in this necklace are probably from the Marovato Mine, which is directly on the shoreline.
- Necklace length is approximately 21inches.
- The larger vertical cut center stones are faceted and range from approximately 20mm to 23mm.
- The smaller stones are approximately 12mm to 20mm.
- The brass nuggets 4x6mm.
- Old World Bronze(TM) Clasp is handwrought using ancient casting methods that have been modernized by the Charveaux family of metalsmiths in Scottsdale, Arizona. Utilizing their carefully developed bronze formula, and the age-old “lost wax” method, each clasp is artistically designed and handcrafted.
Ocean Jasper® is the trade name for this fascinating Orbicular Jasper, which is easily recognized by its distinct multi-colored orbicular patterns in vivid colors of browns, deep forest greens, and light-to-dark rusty red and even of translucent yellows, or touches of blues and lavenders. Depending on the size of the stone and how it’s cut, one color may dominate—but most stones show multiple and very distinct colorations. Magnifications around the edges of the orbs (circular patterns), show concentric rings (agate banding), with translucent tiny quartz crystal (Druzy) borders that look like starbursts or flowers. The stone was discovered in 1999 in Madagascar by a Frenchman named Paul Obeniche and introduced to the general public at the 2000 Tucson Gem Show. The name "Ocean Jasper" was given to the stone by Obeniche and Eugene Mueller of the Gem Shop. By the standard definition the stone is an Agate—Agate being translucent and Jasper being opaque. But it is called a Jasper because its rhyolitic patterns have been associated with the opaque jasper category. Also "Jasper" is listed as the mineral resource in the mining lands owned by Obenich. The word "Ocean" came from where the deposit was found--by the edge of the sea, along the northwest coast of Madagascar. Miriam suspects the stones in this necklace are probably from the Marovato Mine, which is directly on the shoreline.
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