Madagascar porcelain jasper teardrop cabochon, 30×15 mm. Pure white, no visible inclusions, silky texture. Stock acquired from a wholesale lapidary market.
Piece specifications
| Mineral |
Porcelain Jasper (high-purity microcrystalline SiO₂) |
| Dimensions |
30×15 mm nominal (±0.5 mm) |
| Shape and back |
Teardrop (pear shape), flat back |
| Finish |
Mirror polish |
| Hardness |
6.5–7 Mohs — suitable for pendants, earrings, and bezel-set rings |
| Origin |
Madagascar |
| Treatment |
Untreated |
| Type of piece |
Unique piece |
About this specific piece
Madagascar porcelain jasper is exceptional for what it lacks: in a mineral that usually shows bands, oxides, or dendrites, porcelain jasper is uniformly white and virtually free of visible inclusions. This visual purity gives it a name that compares it to fine ceramics — the same whiteness, the same silky texture under the fingers.
The 30×15 mm teardrop cut maximizes the white surface as a canvas for metals. On polished silver, the stone and metal compete in brilliance; on oxidized silver or copper, the contrast is radical and modern.
For what setting it works
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Bezel setting (925 silver) — the white of porcelain jasper works especially well with bright silver or oxidized silver; the contrast is maximized in both cases.
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Minimalist pendants — the visual purity of the stone calls for clean designs without competing elements.
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Wire wrap in silver or oxidized copper — the white jasper becomes the perfect background to showcase the wire's texture.
Jasper in lapidary tradition
Jasper is one of the oldest stones used as a seal and amulet: it is mentioned in the Bible as a stone of the High Priest's Breastplate. The Romans carved it into intaglios for wax seals. Porcelain jasper specifically owes its modern name to the French lapidary trade of the 20th century, which named it for its similarity to European porcelain ware. In crystal tradition, white jasper is associated with mental clarity and honesty.
The symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.
How to recognize genuine porcelain jasper
Authentic porcelain jasper has a matte white color with slight texture variations under magnification, a result of compact microcrystalline quartz. White glass is colder and brighter; white howlite is more porous and softer (Mohs 3.5). The hardness of 6.5-7 Mohs scratches glass without difficulty. Porcelain jasper does not have the veins of howlite or the pores of calcite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it natural Madagascar porcelain jasper?
Yes. No detectable treatment. The white color is the natural composition of the mineral, without pigments. Statement based on lapidary observation; the piece does not include formal gemological certification.
What distinguishes porcelain jasper from howlite or calcite?
The hardness (6.5-7 vs 3.5 Mohs in howlite) and texture: porcelain jasper is harder, smoother, and without the gray veins of howlite.
Are the dimensions exact?
30×15 mm nominal with a tolerance of ±0.5 mm. As it is uncalibrated lapidary stock, dimensions may vary slightly.
What type of jewelry is it best suited for?
For pendants and earrings where the white color is the main design element: weddings, minimalist aesthetics, or contrast with dark metals.
How is it cared for?
Resistant to water and common chemical agents. Clean with warm water and neutral soap. More information in jewelry care.
See also: cabochon collection · handmade pendants.
