Jasper is a variety of quartz that ranges from red to brown in color and is very fine-grained. It is very common in different regions of the world and gets some of its color from the mineral hematite. Jasper, like its counterparts in the Quartz family, was deeply traded and sought after in all the past civilizations, especially in Ancient Egypt. It was said that jasper had very mystical powers such that it could even capture the pictorial landscapes seen in picture jasper. Legend holds that the wearer could control his emotions so that he or she would live in harmony and lightheartedness while deepening his or her spiritual realms. Today, in China, it is the stone type used for "Chinese Writing Stones." We invite you to view our selection of jaspers at Ralph Miller Jewelers.
