Extra Large Marovato Ocean Jasper Cabochon * 70.08 x 24.87 x 7.41mm * Old stock

This is a beautiful, extra large Ocean Jasper cab, measuring 70.08 x 24.87 x 7.41mm. It has a cream and ivory background with a couple of swaths of lilac. The orbs are a deep, rich green. The front and sides of this cab are highly polished and the back has a satin finish. We have several more OJ cabs not yet listed, most of which are featured in videos on our Instagram page. Full length video of this may be viewed at-- https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUKHauhZf1/ (You do not need an Instagram account to view the video through this link.) Ocean Jasper is a unique stone with an interesting, if not mysterious, history. It was first documented in 1922 but wasn't brought to the general public's attention until 2000. Most fans of Ocean Jasper have heard the "mined off shore at low tide" bit. But there is also an area, a bit further inland, that produces Ocean Jasper. Kabamby Ocean Jasper to be exact. Most of the Ocean Jasper material on the market today was first mined in 1999, on the remote and rugged western coastline, near the village of Marovato in northern Madagascar. Its deposits are already being depleted. The Kabamby deposits were first commercially mined in 2002. These areas are much smaller and expected to run out even quicker. We were lucky enough to have obtained our material at the beginning of the mining operations and have material from both locations in our inventory. LOJ41D7