PURPLE CHALCEDONY CARVING OF OWLS BY LUIS ALBERTO QUISPE APARICIOThe rectangular base formed of a slab of chocolate brown jasper with a dramatic pattern of large yellow circles, supporting a gold vermeil branch with a purple chalcedony owl with offspring, each with cabochon opal eyes. The owls are carved from a single specimen of bright purple chalcedony. Measuring 9 1/2 x 6 x 8 1/2in (24.1 x 15.3 x 21.6cm) FootnotesLuis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objets d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.
PURPLE CHALCEDONY CARVING OF OWLS BY LUIS ALBERTO QUISPE APARICIOThe rectangular base formed of a slab of chocolate brown jasper with a dramatic pattern of large yellow circles, supporting a gold vermeil branch with a purple chalcedony owl with offspring, each with cabochon opal eyes. The owls are carved from a single specimen of bright purple chalcedony. Measuring 9 1/2 x 6 x 8 1/2in (24.1 x 15.3 x 21.6cm) FootnotesLuis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objets d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.
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