Picture Jaspers are natural opaque-silicate gemstones that depict scenic panoramas. These scenes are a combination of banded patterns caused by flows or deposits of wind and water. This type of Jasper has veining dendritic inclusions creating the picturesque landscape banding within the stone. While picture jaspers may be found all over the world, specific colors and patterns are unique and indicate the origin. The largest deposits of Picture Jasper are in Brazil and Africa. 

Picture Jasper has been loved and utilized as a stone of good luck, good fortune and protection by ancient cultures for thousands of years. The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all had a great love for the beautiful natural patterns within this stone and used it for decoration. Energetically, Picture Jasper is an elemental stone aligned with the electromagnetic energies of the planet, and may be used in meditation to merge with the consciousness of the Earth. It is a master stone for inner journeying, dream work, and visioning. Works with the root chakra for grounding.