Description
- Overall, the dimensions of the piece are approximately 14"H x 14"W.
- The globe itself is 9" in diameter!
- It assembled by hand using 37 different semi-precious stones from all over the world!
- Each country is inlaid from a different stone.
- There is a very precise glass-topped integral gold brass compass to complement the globe.
The ocean of the globe is made by full cut mother of pearl. The ocean part of globe is made by whole piece of mother of pearl, which has been cut and polished to make this unique piece. The seas and oceans of this globe shine and shimmer under the light. The Stand of this globe is made by solid brass with 24 K gold plated. Each country on this globe is still expertly crafted from one of many different semi-precious gemstones, creating the colorful geographic mosaic that has become the trademark of the gemstone globe. The surface of the globe is crossed with golden longitude and latitude lines, and the entire sphere is coated with a protective plastic layer. The globe is then mounted onto a TOP quality heavy stand (solid brass with 24 K globe plated). The entire process, from start to finish, can take over twice as long as the 400 man-hours necessary to craft even an ordinary gemstone globe. Radiant, beautiful, and truly the best of the best, this breathtaking mother-of-pearl gemstone globe is a sure attention-grabber whether in home or office. the size of this globe is 14" H X 14" W, the globe itself is 9" in diameter