African Green Jasper is an opaque, deep olive green variation of the Jasper gemstone. Both silver and gold metals look great in jewelry designs with African Green Jasper. Brown gemstones like Bronzite, Smoky Quartz, and Rhyolite would pair well with the earthy color of this gemstone.  African Green Jasper’s smooth and opaque surface lends itself well for carvings and etchings. This stone is often used as a substitute for Nephrite Jade since it’s similar in color but much easier to polish. African Green Jasper is found throughout the continent of Africa, often sourced from South Africa and Madagascar. Metaphysically, African Green Jasper can be used to balance emotions and support relaxation. African Green Jasper is also believed to hold healing properties that can relieve anxiety and cluttered thoughts during meditations practices.