Collection: Black jasper beads
In Russia, black jasper beads has always had a special attitude – black jasper beads is part of the" big three " of the main Ural gems, along with malachite and rhodonite. This is an ancient symbol of Russian stone-cutting art. The real boom in black jasper beads products occurred in the 18th century-the time of the opening of the storerooms of the Urals gems. black jasper beads the Ural breed is distinguished by the presence of multi-ton monoliths, which were so highly valued as a material for making works of art. Russian fame spread all over the world – caravans with Russian black jasper beads of gigantic size were drawn to Europe and Asia.
In Russia at that time, black jasper beads were highly valued. The peak of the popularity of stonecame during the reign of Catherine II, who paid great attention to stone-cutting. By her decree, whole factories for processing black jasper beads appeared in Russia! It was in those years that the best examples of stone-cutting art made of stone were created. Some of them can still be admired in the Hermitage today.
In Russia at that time, black jasper beads were highly valued. The peak of the popularity of stonecame during the reign of Catherine II, who paid great attention to stone-cutting. By her decree, whole factories for processing black jasper beads appeared in Russia! It was in those years that the best examples of stone-cutting art made of stone were created. Some of them can still be admired in the Hermitage today.