Ametrine 3x7-6x12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch Chinese Turquoise Cabochon also known as Rainbow Jasper

also known as Rainbow Jasper

and the material has not been treated with dye

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Used as a talisman to ward off the "evil eye" and create a protective barrier around the user

Ametrine 3x7-6x12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch Chinese Turquoise Cabochon also known as Rainbow JasperAmetrine is quartz that occurs in bands of purple and yellow. As the name suggests, it is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine. The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron, due to exposure to different temperatures during its formation. It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistadors gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen.