These red jasper ceramic tiles form a jewel-like surface inspired by Tutankhamun’s necklace, built from repeating paddle forms in a deep, saturated blue. Each motif is inlaid with red jasper – a mix of polished glow and dusty, mineral depth – creating a rhythmic pattern that feels ancient, decorative, and boldly contemporary.

This tile is composed from rounded, arched “paddles” that interlock into a dense, scaled field. The glaze is a rich lapis-blue with subtle variation, giving the surface a sense of depth rather than a flat colour. Set within each paddle, chevron-like inlays of red jasper introduce warm contrast – from brick and oxblood tones to brighter russet highlights depending on the cut and finish.

The combination of glossy ceramic and natural stone inlay creates a layered surface experience: smooth, light-catching blue curves, then the tactile shift into jasper’s grain and speckle. The pattern reads as graphic from a distance, then becomes richly material up close, where each stone insert carries its own natural nuance.

Also available in a turquoise ceramic colourway for a brighter, more Mediterranean interpretation of the same Egyptian-inspired geometry.

Specifying Red Jasper Ceramic Tiles

The repeating paddle forms create a compact, scale-like field with a strong vertical rhythm. Pale outlines separate the royal blue motifs, while the red jasper chevrons introduce earthy colour and visible mineral variation. Across a larger wall, the pattern reads as a continuous decorative surface; within a screen, column or contained panel, the individual ceramic and stone components become more prominent.

Supplied by Frozen Music, the design sits within De Ferranti’s ceramic art collection. The related turquoise Tutankhamun Paddles offer the same geometry in a lighter colourway, while the semi-precious tile and slab collection provides further examples of mineral inlay and hard-stone surface design.

Layout, Samples and Installation

Before specification, establish the orientation of the repeat, the treatment of edges and corners, and the relationship between the panel dimensions and the principal sightlines. A representative sample is useful for reviewing glaze variation, jasper colour, joint tone and the transition between ceramic and natural stone.

The supplied information does not publish dimensions, weight, water absorption or slip data. Substrate preparation, fixing materials, waterproofing, movement provision and fireplace or exterior requirements should therefore be confirmed for the intended application. Warm-climate exterior use is listed, but general frost resistance should not be assumed. Mosaic availability can also be discussed for projects requiring a different scale.

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