Steve Walters Hand-Carved Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and MOP

$1,628.00
Steve Walters Hand-Carved Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture creation by the award-winning lapidary artist Steve Walters. Known for his revolutionary sculptural approach to gemstone s, this piece exemplifies his ability to blend raw natural beauty with sophisticated, free-hand geometry.This assemblage is a masterclass in light vs. shadow, utilizing the deep, metallic luster of Psilomelane to anchor the ethereal play-of-color found in the Mexican Opal. Walters’ inclusion of 18k Gold as a struct ural and aesthetic element elevates this from a gemstone carving to a multi-media sculpture, creating a radiant seam that guides the eye across the rect angular landscape. The transition between the matte richness of the Jade and the luminizing effect of the Opal demonstrates a level of technical precision rarely seen in the lapidary world. By balancing these materials, Walters captures a celestial aesthetic—making this 65-carat piece a significant, anchor specimen for any serious collection of modern American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl  Weight: 65ct   Dimensions: 45.1x19.3x6.5mm   Cut Style: Signature Steve Walters Free-Form / Fantasy Cut Craftsmanship and ; QualityThis is not a machine-cut stone . This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:  Exceptional Material: Carefully select ed for its color, artistry and boldness  Hand-Carved Excellence: Smooth, flowing lines and high-polish finishes that are hallmarks of Walters’ work.   Perfect as a centerpiece for a high-end custom jewelry comm ission or as a standalone addition to a connoisseurs mineral collection.The Walters Signature: Technical ExcellenceThis museum-quality work is hand-signed by the artist and features his three hallmark technical achievements:Zero-Tolerance Inlay: Surgical, gapless joinery of disparate materials including gold, titanium, and gemstone s.Framed Internal Landscapes: Walters utilizes the struct ural minerals to act as a gallery frame, meticulously direct ing light to window the rare gem inclusions.Tact ile Sculpture: A masterful interplay of deep, negative-space carvings and high-polish finishes designed for a multi-sensory, architect ural feel. 
Steve Walters Hand-Carved Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture creation by the award-winning lapidary artist Steve Walters. Known for his revolutionary sculptural approach to gemstone s, this piece exemplifies his ability to blend raw natural beauty with sophisticated, free-hand geometry.This assemblage is a masterclass in light vs. shadow, utilizing the deep, metallic luster of Psilomelane to anchor the ethereal play-of-color found in the Mexican Opal. Walters’ inclusion of 18k Gold as a struct ural and aesthetic element elevates this from a gemstone carving to a multi-media sculpture, creating a radiant seam that guides the eye across the rect angular landscape. The transition between the matte richness of the Jade and the luminizing effect of the Opal demonstrates a level of technical precision rarely seen in the lapidary world. By balancing these materials, Walters captures a celestial aesthetic—making this 65-carat piece a significant, anchor specimen for any serious collection of modern American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Mexican Opal, 18k Gold, Jade, Psilomelane, and Mother of Pearl  Weight: 65ct   Dimensions: 45.1x19.3x6.5mm   Cut Style: Signature Steve Walters Free-Form / Fantasy Cut Craftsmanship and ; QualityThis is not a machine-cut stone . This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:  Exceptional Material: Carefully select ed for its color, artistry and boldness  Hand-Carved Excellence: Smooth, flowing lines and high-polish finishes that are hallmarks of Walters’ work.   Perfect as a centerpiece for a high-end custom jewelry comm ission or as a standalone addition to a connoisseurs mineral collection.The Walters Signature: Technical ExcellenceThis museum-quality work is hand-signed by the artist and features his three hallmark technical achievements:Zero-Tolerance Inlay: Surgical, gapless joinery of disparate materials including gold, titanium, and gemstone s.Framed Internal Landscapes: Walters utilizes the struct ural minerals to act as a gallery frame, meticulously direct ing light to window the rare gem inclusions.Tact ile Sculpture: A masterful interplay of deep, negative-space carvings and high-polish finishes designed for a multi-sensory, architect ural feel.