When the first two Ocean Jasper veins were exhausted in 2006, miners began exploring Madagascar further inland to find more. They discovered an entirely new jasper instead. Called Jaspe Imprime in Madagascar, it is better known as polychrome jasper or desert jasper in English speaking countries. Pieces are typically covered with warm colors, earth tones, and the occasional green, blue, or purple.

According to Scandinavian legend, the pommel of Siegfried's sword which was known as a dragon killer had inlays of jasper as a symbol of courage.