Australian Ocean Jasper Appraisal: Value & Characteristics

Question
"I have a beautiful flat pear shape 78ct Aussie Ocean Jasper. It has excellent polish and beautiful crystals when held to the light. Size is approx 2" length, 11/4" at widest part. Weight is approx 0.6 oz or 17g.

Please could you give me an approx value?"  

Answer
HI FIONA,

YOUR PEAR SHAPED PIECE OF "AUSTRALIAN OCEAN JASPER" SOUNDS VERY ATTRACTIVE. I AS AN APPRAISER MUST ACTUALLY SEE THE PIECE TO GVE IT A TRUE VALUE IN MY ESTIMATION. HOWEVER I CAN SAY THAT THIS TYPE OF JASPER IS NOT EXTREMELY VALUEABLE. JASPER IS A VERY COMMON FORM OF CRYPTOCRYSTALINE QUARTZ. THE PARTICULAR NATURAL DESIGN OF THIS TYPE OF JASPER GIVES IT THE NAME. I WOULD SAY IT WOULD BE IN THE $25-75 RANGE. THANKS FOR THE INQUIRY.

PETER