$35.00
A 2.25-inch sea turtle carved from natural jasper with a polished shell and detailed flippers. A colorful stone miniature inspired by ocean life.
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This 2.25-inch jasper sea turtle is carved to showcase the stone’s natural color variety, with artisans shaping each figure to emphasize the domed shell, rounded head, and flowing lines of the flippers. Jasper’s earthy palette—ranging from reds and tans to mossy greens, grays, or golds—creates a richly patterned surface unique to each carving.
The polish highlights banding, swirls, and subtle tonal shifts across the shell, giving the turtle a warm, natural appearance that reflects the diversity of jasper landscapes.
Jasper is a microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) rich in iron oxides, clay minerals, and other natural pigments. It forms when silica-rich fluids permeate sedimentary or volcanic rock, filling fractures and consolidating into dense, patterned stone.
Because jasper occurs in nearly every color and pattern family, each sea turtle carving presents its own geological story—shaped by mineral impurities, iron staining, and ancient depositional environments.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Class | Silicate – Quartz (Chalcedony) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (microcrystalline) |
| Mohs Hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| Common Localities | Brazil, India, South Africa, USA |
Jasper has been used in carving traditions for thousands of years due to its durability, rich coloration, and ability to hold a clean polish. Sea turtle carvings, popular across global artisan practices, celebrate the animal’s association with long migrations, calm presence, and enduring ties to ocean environments.
The combination of jasper’s earth-bound origins with the sea turtle’s marine form creates a meaningful contrast between land and ocean motifs.
This carving naturally evokes:
Quiet strength, reflected in the turtle’s steady posture
Natural beauty, expressed through jasper’s layered mineral pigments
Balanced craftsmanship, shown in the clean shaping and polished shell
A fitting addition to ocean-themed décor, natural stone collections, or miniature animal displays.
At 2.25 inches, this turtle offers noticeable detail while still fitting comfortably on shelves, desks, and curio trays. The stone’s natural markings ensure each figurine is one-of-a-kind, with colors varying from warm earth tones to cooler greens or grays depending on the jasper used.
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive surfaces. Jasper is durable but should be stored separately from harder stones to protect the polish.
| Weight | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.25 × .50 × 1 in |
