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Direct Links to popular gemstones and cabochons:
Amazonite
Opals, Boulder
Parrot Wing Understand mm sizes: Quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm Change can help: 1 quarter= 24.2 mm 1 dime= 18mm Both coins: 42mm |
Some of the best lapidarists eventually tire of cutting the standard cabochon shapes, and begin to develop their own designs. This page features some of the most exciting explorations into art gem carving, and I'm sure you'll agree that each is a unique approach that brings forth the "soul" of the stone. Click on photos to see these close up. Next page: Blacks Previous page: More Abstract Art The Work of Hermann Petry Few gem-cutting communities are as world-renowned as the Idar-Oberstein group out of Germany. I am proud to now offer the work of one of the top members of that group, Hermann Petry. An amazing gem designer with the skills to produce breathtaking pieces, Hermann Petry specializes in two main types of stone: Rutilated Quartz and Slate with Pyrite. He also cuts drusies. What makes his work so stunning is the way he combines textures: Polished surfaces slide into the natural roughness of the original mineral. I'm sure you'll agree that these pieces will make exceptional jewelry. Note: I've had many of the pieces photographed from different angles so you can get a better sense of the shape and cutting details of each piece. Black Onyx and Druzy These magnificent pieces illustrate the beauty of contrasting textures.
ART101 $110.00
ART103 $90.00
Rutilated Quartz It's hard to fully capture the beauty of these pieces. The rutiles float in crystalline quartz and catch the light as you turn the stone. Some of the natural imperfections throw off little rainbows. Unless otherwise noted, all of these quartz pieces have polished sides, front, back, and top. On the rectangular pieces, you can flip the stone to hide or to highlight the roughness of the deliberately unfinished bottom rim. The photos of the first piece illustrate the front, back, bottom and then top corner.
ART47 $195.00
ART50 $105.00
Slate and Pyrite In these pieces, Petry creates a satin finish to the sides and back. Some fronts are polished, while others are left completely natural. Flashing pyrite crystals contrast with the charcoal roughness of the slate. Smooth Polished Face
ART56 $100.00
ART95 $98.00
ART90 $76.00
Natural Rough Face
ART138 $150.00
ART132 $138.00
ART133 $128.00
ART137 $140.00
ART147 $76.00
ART156 $88.00
The Work of Keith Horst My good friend Keith Horst is a master gem-cutter with an instantly-recognizable style, very spare and elegant. Keith also teaches lapidary at the local college, but if you think you can cut pieces like the ones below, you'll need about thirty years of practice!  Black Onyx with Druzy Brazil 61 x 22mm, 4.5mm thick ART38 $150.00
ART114 $150.00
ART115 $120.00
ART116 $60.00
The Work of Greg Genovese Greg is internationally known as a gifted cutter of top-quality druzy, which he obtains personally from mines in Brazil. I am thrilled to be able to present his work here. Black Agate with Druzy All of these stunning pieces are undrilled. They have matte, satin-finish backs. Note that some are relatively thin, while others have upsweeping, rounded fronts.
ART78 $175.00
ART80 $190.00, matte finish
ART82 $150.00
Drilled Agate Druzy Pendants These gorgeous, all-natural-color pendants are one-of-a-kind, designed and cut by Greg Genovese. They are laterally drilled, so you won't see the holes in the pictures. The stones are arranged to show how they would hang. One important note: The holes are small--They will accommodate an 18-gauge wire but not cord or most chain.
ART61 $170.00
ART59 $150.00
ART60 $130.00
ART64 $90.00
Collared Pendants Greg enjoys pushing the envelope to see what neat things he can do with stone. These new collared pendants feature a central stone surrounded by a polished collar of rich black agate. They are thick, hefty, and rich in appearance, with the stone's pattern and finish continuing on the back so that they are completely reversible. Both front and back faces are gently curved (convex), further evidence of Greg's workmanship. Important note: These pieces are NOT laterally-drilled. Instead, Greg has provided a single post hole in the top so that you can glue in the bail of your choice. Of course, with ART170, Greg provides the bail. If you don't want to use the post hole, you can always cover it with a bezel strip.
ART170 $240.00
ART168 $180.00
ART169 $180.00
ART171 $180.00
ART172 $180.00
Carved Beachstone Pendants Greg is always hunting for something new and fun to do. These are regular beach stones that he's cut and carved with intriguing patterns. Except for ART121, they all have flat, satin-finish backs and offer a single hole for gluing in a bail of your choice. Of course, you can also back and bezel-set, or wire-wrap, these as well.
ART121 $60.00
ART123 $45.00
ART124 $40.00
ART125 $40.00
Other Art-Carved Pieces Pinecone and Acorn carvings
ART29 $40.00
ART118 $36.00
Carvings from the Pacific Rim These pieces were designed by a friend of mine and hand-carved by artisans in his workshop in Indonesia. They are works of art!
ART105 $275.00
ART106 $140.00
ART107 $120.00
ART87 $72.00
ART88 $60.00
Bali-Carved Leaves These gorgeous, one-of-a-kind leaves were cut from pearl-bearing oyster shell. Some of them contain large Mabe pearls as part of the design, and all have the opalescent colors of natural pearl. The backs are all dark polished shell material--please note: Some of the backs are naturally curved, while others have been ground to have a flat back that curves upwards to the side edges.
ART111 $140.00
ART112 $140.00
Stone Leaves from Bali
ART17 $70.00
A note on "Black Onyx": Real Black Onyx has become fairly rare in the gem world, and the term "Black Onyx" now usually refers to dyed agate. The dye is permanent and permeates the entire stone, not just the surface. Next page: Blacks Previous page: More Abstract Art Directory of gems by type, plus shopping tips: Designer Gems To check what you've ordered so far, click:
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