Rough trip to Brazil
Article Abstract:
The aquamarine crystal used in a sculpture by renowned gem artist Bernd Munsteiner has an interesting history. The crystal was discovered in the 1980s by three miners in Brazil. It was later bought by a Brazilian who kept it behind his bed for years while deciding what to do with it.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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Rutilated serendipity
Article Abstract:
Lawrence Stoller of Tucson, AZ, has created some of the most beautiful rutilated-quartz sculptures ever. An unsolicited offer from a dealer furnished him with unusual Madagascar quartz with red rutile inclusions, unlike the yellow needles of most Brazilian rutilated quartz.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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The very essence
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Lawrence Stoller is an artist who specializes in designing gemstone bottles. Gemstone essence bottles are carved from transparent gems and minerals by artfully carving a cavity to hold a small amount of fluid. The fluid is usually an expensive scent or an elixir.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
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