Owyhee Sunset Jasper 23-27mm Oval beads (ETB00589) Ocean Jasper It confesses intelligence

It confesses intelligence

It is not surprising that ancient gem traders thought that these colorful spinels were rubies and sapphires

Size: 7 - 8 mm

whether they were ancient goldsmiths using it as solder

Obsidian is commonly found within the margins of rhyolitic lava flows known as obsidian flows

Owyhee Sunset Jasper 23-27mm Oval beads (ETB00589) Ocean Jasper It confesses intelligenceOwyhee Sunset Jasper Owyhee Sunset Jasper comes from the Owyhee Mountains located on the Idaho Oregon border along US 95 south of Homedale, Idaho. Owyhee Sunset Jasper is known as the King of all picture jaspers. It consists of patterns of golds, tans and reds to form beautiful desert scenes in the gemstones. The name Owyhee comes from early fur trappers. In 1819, there were three natives from Hawaii, part of Donald McKernies fur trapping expedition.