đź‘‘ Royal Imperial Jasper Cut and Proven High Grade Orbicular Scene Specimen
This is a high-grade Royal Imperial Jasper endcut showing fine orbicular jasper patterning and a unique scene-like formation. Some stones give the illusion of images, and in this one, the shape and details resemble a Dodo bird—with what looks like an eye, a beak, and a fluffy head. Of course, this isn’t a fossil, but the natural scene-like qualities of Royal Imperial Jasper make it fun to interpret and collect.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Royal Imperial Jasper, 100% natural, Mexico
Dimensions (Inches): ~5.6″ × 2.1″ × 1.3″
Weight: ~7.5 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Fine orbicular jasper patterning, scene-like formation resembling a bird, cut and proven endcut
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
đź“ť Material Overview, History, and Geology
Royal Imperial Jasper is a high-grade variety of Imperial Jasper, known for its soft, egg-shaped orbs and rich range of colors. It is considered one of the five fine jaspers of the world—alongside Morrisonite, Bruneau, Willow Creek, and Blue Mountain Jasper.
Mined near San Cristobal, Mexico, Royal Imperial is often found in nodules with intricate orbicular patterns in hues ranging from pink and lavender to green, cream, and gold. Each slab or specimen is unique, and its elegance and cutting quality have earned it a well-deserved reputation among collectors and lapidary artists alike.
đź“Ź Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a slice of natural stone. Being a cut and proven specimen, it has been cut to expose the interior but remains unpolished. Natural fractures, pits, or inclusions are normal and part of its geological character.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to highlight the patterns and colors. 👉 The final photo is taken dry to reveal natural surface details such as pits, fractures, or voids. This piece is not polished.
Collector’s Highlight
A high-grade Royal Imperial Jasper cut and proven endcut with scene-like orbicular patterns—rare and collectible, with character that makes it stand out in any collection.
