Deschutes Jasper: Double-sided Sail Tablet; Desert Hill Pattern; 29.7cts; Oregon

This pretty example of rare Deschutes picture jasper features a scene of stacked hills highlighted with brushstrokes of cream with crisp brown outlines. Sprinkled among the hills are delicate, inky black dendrites (branching formations resembling trees or shrubs). It reminds me greatly of landscapes one sees on antique Persian and Mughal paintings. The triangular shape reminds me of a lateen boat sail. This is a highly sought-after gem jasper type that is prized by collectors and jewel designers. The back is polished. Colors are darker and more saturated than the photos show (more like the last photo with the ruler/measure). For some reason, Deschutes can really mess with camera sensors and the piece can appear quite differently under different light sources. There is no dome on this piece, and it would make a wonderful gem pendant (just add a bead cap to one of the points), or use for a statement ring, or as the centerpiece of a custom brooch or other jewel design. These colors work well with both silver and gold metal settings. An outstanding and now very scarce gem, perfect for your jewelry design, or as an example of Deschutes for your collection.

Deschutes is one of the premier "porcelain" jaspers (so-named because of the glass-like polish which it can take). Deschutes, Morrisonite and Imperial jaspers are the triumvirate representing highest-quality jaspers, and each has been given the designation "King of Jaspers" by various writers. Although it is sometimes confused with the nearby Biggs jasper, Deschutes usually has tighter patterns, a different color palette and is more dense (more highly silicified). Deschutes jasper is now extinct; although the deposit was totally exhausted some 40 years ago, it is still highly sought after by collectors The photos were taken with the material dry under natural sunlight.

Approx. Size: 30.8 x 26.2 x 5.1 mm
Approx. Weight: 29.7 cts
Shape/Cut: freeform sail/tablet cabochon
Origin: Sherman County, Oregon (USA)

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