Gemstone Collection
Aragonite and onyx sculpture, 'Brown Pelican Fisherman'
Scooped from the ocean, a sodalite fish becomes dinner for a pelican. Cesar Gonz�les sculpts the realistic figure from gemstones. Richly veined aragonite and cool white onyx evokes soft feathers. Jasper becomes a beak and green serpentine adorns the neck.
Calcite statuette, 'Lion's Roar'
The king of the jungle roars with all its might in a calcite sculpture by Justina Dina. She carves the stone with a remarkable eye for detail, which results in a vivid piece. Justina completes her work with red jasper for the mouth and fashions the teeth from cowbone.
Serpentine and calcite sculpture, 'Vigilant Owl'
Wings tightly tucked, this little owl keeps a vigilant eye on the forest's nighttime activities. Cesar Gonzales sculpts the bird's exotic plumage from serpentine, sodalite, and red jasper. The cockatoo is perched on a brown calcite tree with its bronze claws.
Onyx statuette, 'Imperial Eagle'
Gliding to earth on powerful wings, an eagle is a majestic sight. Willy Macedo brings the bird to life in Arabian onyx. He shapes the beak from bone and poses the eagle on a tree trunk of caramel onyx.
Serpentine and onyx sculpture, 'Parrot Love'
Cesar Gonzales captures the instinctive and yet magical allure of parrots engaged in courtship. Standing on a glistening white onyx tree trunk, the birds show off their detailed feathers and exotic plumage, which is mainly carved of serpentine.
Tiger's eye statuette, 'Elephant Greeting'
Lifting his trunk in a gesture of greeting, an elephant takes shape in warm tiger's eye. Rajeev sculpts the stone into a fascinating image of India.
Serpentine and calcite statuette, 'Owl in the Night'
Sculpted of semiprecious gems, an owl boasts feathers of delicate serpentine. Cesar Gonz�les creates an exquisite statuette, fashioning the bright eyes from painted glass and the realistic feet from copper. A rose quartz beak completes the bird, which perches on a calcite trunk.
Onyx statuette, 'Midnight Owl'
Seen in the light of the full moon, this vigilant owl guards the mysteries of the Andean night. It is depicted in luminous white onyx, delicately carved to portray the owl's stately elegance.
Gemstone stand, 'Angelic Violinists' (medium)
A trio of angelic violinists is designed to guard glistening gemstone spheres. Guena sculpts each endearing angel with detailed delicacy. The stand is cast of tin and glows with the argent elegance of silver plate. .90 rating silver plate Gemstone not included.
Gemstone stand, 'Fish Fan'
A fish from mythical waters stands on its head with its tailfin opened like a luxurious fan. Guena designs a stunning stand for a favorite crystal ball. He sculpts the tin stand with ornate precision, revealing delicate details that shine with silver elegance. .