Detail pic - QZ15

Less than 1/100th of 1 percent of all the quartz crystal mined qualifies for the art form of internal carving. The crystal is selected from a rare group of clear quartz that may contain black tourmaline needles, rutile needles (amber in color) or chlorite inclusions. These inclusions, trapped in the quartz millions of years ago, incite the imagination with their delicate, intriguing patterns. Using a microscope and a diamond engraving needle, the master carver painstakingly carves the design into the underside of the crystal. One carving can take up to three months to complete. Internal carving is one of the most difficult of the mineral carving techniques to master, requiring a minimum of ten years training and apprenticeship. In this awesome work of art, we see two dolphins playfully swimming in a sun-dappled sea. Absolutely incredible! Click on the photo to bring up a close-up detail photo of this wonderful piece.

$384 ITEM # QZ15


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