Imperial Jasper Designer Cut Cabochon, Designer Cabochons

The bold patterns and great mirror polish show some of the reasons why Imperial Jasper is so highly prized. This cabochon shows some of the contrast in colors with earthy sage green and browns in subtle softly verigated shades and a dark green line separating them. I've cut this cabochon with a medium dome, girdled slightly angled sides and a flat slightly beveled back. It will make a truly stand out piece of jewelry.

Imperial Jasper Designer Cut Cabochon
35.1 x 21.9 x 5.3mm
32 cts.

I cut this cab by hand and it's been polished to a high polish both front and back with slightly rounded bottom edges for easy setting.

Note that all my photos were taken using full spectrum lighting, which does fairly well in replicating natural sunlight. However, almost all cut stones will look best and brightest in direct sunlight.

Imperial Jasper forms in nodules, usually with a chalky white covering that must be removed to reveal the jasper. Although there are many varieties, it is one of the highly prized jaspers on the market today. Colors range from reds and greens, to pinks, greys, tans and other earthy tones.