Mexican Amber 'Chiapas' Cabochon 3.4ct

Mexican Amber 'Chiapas' Cabochon 3.4ctChiapas Mexican Amber is found in the Chiapas region of southern Mexico. As the oldest gemstone, amber is well known for it's golden and orange hues, but even amongst ambers, the colour and beauty of Chiapas is considered unique. Chiapas is formed from the resin of extinct tree species that lived between 20 and 30 million years ago. This finished stone was sourced by Sarah from Mexico. Dimensions at widest points: 1. 5cm x 1. 5cm x 0. 8cm approximate

This hand cut cabochon is Disaster Peak Jasper showing a moody landscape in lovely soft greys and rich brown

so if there is more out there

Dimensions at widest points: 0

Cat's eyes from Sri Lanka are highly prized for the sharpness of their chatoyancy effect

This material is becoming increasingly more difficult to find and is a long time favourite for jewellers and collectors

The Cady Mountains in South California is well known for its variety of lapidary material and is the source of some of the best agates and jaspers in the world

a touch of glitter in it's layers

These processes mean that otherwise unsuitable low grade turquoise can be used for jewellery

the others being Blue Mountain

The first discovery of Morrisonite Jasper is attributed to the Morrison family

Carats: 49

It is a highly picturesque and unique jasper with a mix of colours from green