Jasper is a combination of chalcedony and quartz, and has been used in jewelry and decorative arts for thousands of years. Jasper particularity was popular in the ancient world and the stone was used in many places like Azerbaijan, Syria, Greece, South America and many parts of the Middle East as a accent piece in many jewelry designs. Modern day jasper is sourced from places all around the planet. From Oregon to Madagascar and from Russia to California a number of different variations of jasper can be found.