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Tahoma jasper cab ~
Offered here is a splendid cabochon of top quality Tahoma jasper, from the slopes of Mt. Rainier in Washington state. The local American Indian name for that same mountain is Tahoma, which translates roughly to 'next to heaven', and it is considered to be a sacred place. So someone chose a great name for this terrific and very rare material! This unique cab is a marvelous example, with an intriguing display of plumes, cloudy feathers, gemmy pools and even subtle fortifications. The colors are typical of the best the material has to offer, with several shades of light and dark slate blue, yellow/orange, cream, gray, and warm rusty brown tones. Great contrast here, and because it's a mixture of agate and jasper, there's more than a little translucence present too. This stone has only a few of the all too typical hairlines, and those tiny lines are quite well healed. The stone has a low but nicely rounded dome of 5mm, and a graceful designer shape, brilliantly polished both front and back.
Size: 61x25mm
Weight: approximately 62 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale
 Tahoma jasper
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