As a devoted fan of petrified wood, I discover new patterns, new color combinations, and fascinating designs every day that I can share with collectors and jewelers. These unique stones offer endless variety, and I am delighted to share with you today some of the most remarkable specimens I have encountered during my travels around the world.

“Morgan Hill Poppy Jaspers” are highly sought after by collectors in both the United States and Europe. These magnificent stones come from a jasper vein that stretches for several kilometers along the Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Clara County, California, USA. Their geological history dates back to discoveries made in the 1930s, when the first deposits were found near Paradise Valley, southwest of Morgan Hill. This is why the material was initially called “Paradise Jasper” b

In 2018, I had the immense privilege of visiting one of the most iconic mines in the United States, the Oceanview Mine, located in San Diego County, California. Discovered in 1907, this mine has since been the source of some of the most beautiful gemstones, including tourmalines and kunzites, for which the region is renowned.