Picture Jasper Earrings, sometimes called Scenic Jasper. Two pair from Succor Creek in the Owyhee Mountains and two from Namibia, African Queen.
Picture Jasper is an opaque, microcrystalline variety of quartz famous for intricate, landscape-like color bands caused by iron oxide and other mineral inclusions. Prized for its natural “scenes” (mountains, rivers, or deserts), it is widely used in jewelry, lapidary art, and crystal healing
Appearance: Features earthy tones like sandy tan, golden brown, deep red, and dark blue. When cut and polished, the banding creates the illusion of miniature paintings.
Composition: Primarily silicon dioxide (\(SiO_{2}\)) with a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it highly durable for carving and daily wear.
Origins: Commonly sourced from the American West (especially Oregon and Idaho), as well as Mexico, Australia, and Namibia