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Quartz and agate sculpture, ‘Crystal Whale’
Posted by Novica on 23 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
An energetic composition, this rose quartz whale adorns with spiritual enchantment. Mag hand-crafts this statuette from finely-cut crystals of pink agate and rose quartz, capturing the beauty of this charming whale. Mag combines agate’s ability to bring physical and mental harmony with rose quartz’s ability to stimulate true love. An invigorating work of art for an aesthetic setting.
Onyx sculpture, ‘Great White Cockatoo’
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
With its strong black beak, the great white cockatoo flaunts a colorful crest. Cesar Gonz???les sculpts the dazzling white plumage and beak from white and black onyx. The erect crest reveals the natural tones of jasper, serpentine and chrysocolla. The bird grasps a serpentine trunk with silvery wrought iron feet.
Soapstone sculptures, ‘Toucan Duo’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
These toucans of graceful presence stand as symbols of Brazil’s impressive flora. Osiel Korevaar sculpts the couple from soapstone - olive green for the bodies and ochre for their unique and impressive beaks. An enchanting pair, these toucans are embellished by soapstone’s natural grain.
Gemstone sculptures, ‘Sea Lions’ (set of 3)
Posted by Novica on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Raising sleek bodies on strong flippers, whiskered sea lions sniff the air. Daniel sculpts the inquisitive seals from bright Brazilian gemstones. Orange calcite, green serpentine and blue sodalite lend their richly-grained beauty to the whimsical trio.
Gemstone sculpture, ‘Cockatoos in Love’
Posted by Novica on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Crests erect with excitement, crystalline cockatoos perch on green agate. The whimsical couple is realistically sculpted of Brazilian gemstones. Mag selects brown agate, rose quartz, crystal, citrine and calcite stones ??? elements charged with positive energy to grace any setting.
Quartz and agate sculpture, ‘The Jump of the Dolphin’
Posted by Novica on 22 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
A small dolphin jumps over crystallized waves set upon pink agate rendering this sculpture powerfully alluring. Mag hand-crafts the dolphin from rose quartz ??? a stone that symbolizes unconditional love. Pink agate is related to the planet’s energy, and it’s seen as a protective stone as crystals are a never-ending energy source. Mag’s aesthetic vision is imbued with mystic charm, and this sculpture makes for a unique decorative accent.
Aragonite and sodalite sculpture, ‘Curious Duck’
Posted by Novica on 21 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Standing on the shore, a duck tilts her head as if looking for her brood. Her feathers are a beautiful display of gemstones selected by Cesar Gonzales. Cutting each stone with expert mastery, Gonzales details the body and wings of brown aragonite. White onyx forms the head, sodalite and jasper the beak. The chest is carved of attractive angelite and the removable webbed feet crafted of bronze. Gonzales finishes the sculpture with serpentine accents.
Calcite statuette, ‘Proud Horse’
Posted by Novica on 17 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Proud and beautiful, the horse is a beloved animal in Peru. There the caballo de paso peruano (Peruvian paso or walking horse) is considered the smoothest riding horse in the world today. Adrian Pe???a sculpts the beautiful equine in white calcite.
Aragonite sculpture, ‘Night Owl’
Posted by Novica on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Sculpted of Andean gemstones, an owl boasts feathers of soft brown aragonite. Cesar Gonz???les creates an exquisite statuette, fashioning the bright eyes from glass and the realistic feet from bronze. A rose quartz beak completes the realistic bird, which perches on a base of jasper and onyx.
Calcite, sodalite and serpentine statuettes, ‘Mystic Whales’ (set of 3)
Posted by Novica on 14 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal designs, art gallery, gemstone collection, novica, sculpture
Traveling in a herd of mystical enchantment, these gemstone whales cast a spell of divine elegance. Daniel creates this set of calcite, attributed with the art of being, for it fosters self-knowledge; sodalite, which encourages communication and creative expression; and serpentine, credited with the retrieval of ancient wisdom and remembering past lives.