Named for its distinctive spots, Dalmatian Jasper has long been associated with joy and protection. Folklore suggests it was carried by travellers as a charm against misfortune. It's playful pattern evokes loyalty and companionship, qualities linked to the dog, a creature often connected to this stone. Today, it is seen as a grounding talisman, helping to dispel negativity and rekindle a sense of wonder. It has been associated with the zodiac sign of Virgo.
Dalmatian Jasper primarily consists of feldspars and quartz, with lesser amounts of hematite and epidote. It was long assumed that the black spots were black tourmaline, but recent studies have concluded these spots are actually arfvedsonite, which crystallised at the late stage of magma evolution.
Dalmatian jasper is found in Madagascar, Brazil, the United States and South Africa, but the main deposit is in Mexico. Its hardness ranges from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.
I have used Dalmatian Jasper throughout the Dawn colourway of the Earth Treasure collection 2025/26.