Hyacinth Jasper Cushion

Hyacinth Jasper CushionThis porcelain Jasper is a new find from the Utah foothills! Discovered in 2020 this gemstone is difficult to mine but oh so worth it. Reminiscent of Tiffany Stone, this Jasper is easily recognized by it's soft lilacs, pinks and purples. Mined by McKay Anderson and family by hand, we are so lucky to have gotten our hands on some this year. According to McKay, unless he can get a special bond approval from the BLM they have dug as far as possible under

or darker greens

These stones have a refractive index almost as high as a sapphire which makes for a beautiful play of light that bounces inside of the gemstones

This is one of the 5 Fine Jaspers (Morrisonite

The smooth

lustrous sheen that enhances its natural vibrancy and makes it ideal for setting into fine jewelry

This is stone #14 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

Only a few hundred pounds came out

This verision is the Ice Blue - this is the lightest shade and is incredibly translucent

It is also blasted and open pit mined by large equipment

While it is not a turquoise

Ideal for pendants

ecru and whites