Steve Walters Hand-Carved Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, and Mother of Pearl

$884.00
Steve Walters Hand-Carved Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, 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.In this elegant multi-media assemblage, Walters orchestrates a delicate conversation between light and texture. The ethereal fire of the Mexican Opal is beautifully juxtaposed against the soft, iridescent glow of Mother of Pearl, creating a play of light that feels almost fluid. The inclusion of 18k Gold serves as both a struct ural anchor and a warm visual accent, bridging the transition between the vibrant opal and the serene, grounded presence of the Jade. This rect angular free-form composition highlights Walters’ surgical precision in joining disparate materials into a singular, harmonious form. At 37.6mm in length, it offers a sophisticated, slender silhouette that is perfect ly balanced for high-end custom jewelry, representing a rare opportunity to own a master-carved mosaic from an iconic era of American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, and Mother of Pearl  Weight: 25.5ct   Dimensions: 37.6x12.1x8.6mm   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, Jade, 18k Gold, and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, 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.In this elegant multi-media assemblage, Walters orchestrates a delicate conversation between light and texture. The ethereal fire of the Mexican Opal is beautifully juxtaposed against the soft, iridescent glow of Mother of Pearl, creating a play of light that feels almost fluid. The inclusion of 18k Gold serves as both a struct ural anchor and a warm visual accent, bridging the transition between the vibrant opal and the serene, grounded presence of the Jade. This rect angular free-form composition highlights Walters’ surgical precision in joining disparate materials into a singular, harmonious form. At 37.6mm in length, it offers a sophisticated, slender silhouette that is perfect ly balanced for high-end custom jewelry, representing a rare opportunity to own a master-carved mosaic from an iconic era of American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Mexican Opal, Jade, 18k Gold, and Mother of Pearl  Weight: 25.5ct   Dimensions: 37.6x12.1x8.6mm   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.