Breccia Jasper — Yakima River Canyon — Janyce's First Solo Cut

This freeform cabochon of Yakima River Jasper was cut to follow its natural contours. It shows a beautiful mottled green pattern with darker inclusions. We let the stone dictate its own shape, embracing its unique character and honest flaws.Before Yakima, we had ground out the miles, combing rivers and highway cliffs in Northeastern Washington, mostly coming up empty. The turning point came from the locals, who pointed us toward the ancient, 15-million-year-old Yakima River Canyon. We wanted the jasper, not what everyone else had.Every piece in the Chert Road Detour — Yakima River Jasper Collection came out of that water. We hauled 40 lbs of green jasper, ironwood, and mystery stones from that canyon. Not one of them went into the front yard rock garden. They were too good.— Bob & Janyce, Rockhound Studio, Spokane Valley WA.Cut: Freeform polished cabochon. Finish: High Polish. Dimensions: 38 x 22 x 6 mm.This piece is wire wrapped and ready to wear as a necklace.Chert Road Detour — Yakima River Jasper StoryChert Road Detour — Yakima River Jasper Collection