Steve Walters Hand-Carved Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rectangular
The Piece
Up for auction/sale is a masterful, hand-carved Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl Sculpture creation by the award-winning lapidary artist Steve Walters. Known for his revolutionary "sculptural" approach to gemstones, this piece exemplifies his ability to blend raw natural beauty with sophisticated, free-hand geometry.
This 72-carat sculpture is a premier example of Walters’ ability to curate a landscape within a gemstone. By utilizing Montana Agate as the primary 'canvas,' he highlights the blooming, dendritic inclusions that mimic a natural forest or atmospheric vista. This organic warmth is masterfully framed by the sharp, light-absorbing intensity of Black Tourmaline and the high-tech, industrial sleekness of Titanium. The addition of Mother of Pearl introduces a soft, shifting glow that acts as a visual bridge between the earthy agate and the metallic elements. At over 50mm in length, this piece possesses a formidable architectural scale, showcasing Walters’ signature ability to harness the 'chaos' of natural inclusions and refine them into a high-concept, modern sculpture. It is an extraordinary work of art for the collector who values both mineralogical rarity and technical lapidary innovation.
Artist: Steve Walters
Gemstone: Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl
Weight: 72ct
Dimensions: 50.9x17x7.1mm
Cut Style: Signature Steve Walters Free-Form / Fantasy Cut
Craftsmanship & Quality
This is not a machine-cut stone. This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:
Exceptional Material: Carefully selected for its blooming dendritic pattern, color, artistry and boldness
Hand-Carved Excellence: Smooth, flowing lines and high-polish finishes that are hallmarks of Walters’ work.
Versatility: Perfect as a centerpiece for a high-end custom jewelry commission or as a standalone addition to a connoisseur's mineral collection.
The Walters Signature: Technical Excellence
This 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 gemstones.
Framed Internal Landscapes: Walters utilizes the structural minerals to act as a gallery frame, meticulously directing light to "window" the rare gem inclusions.
Tactile Sculpture: A masterful interplay of deep, negative-space carvings and high-polish finishes designed for a multi-sensory, architectural feel.
Condition
This gemstone is in excellent condition as originally purchased, never used in any designs. Please refer to the high-resolution photos to appreciate the internal patterns and the artist's intricate carving details.
Steve Walters Hand-Carved Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rectangular
The Piece
Up for auction/sale is a masterful, hand-carved Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl Sculpture creation by the award-winning lapidary artist Steve Walters. Known for his revolutionary "sculptural" approach to gemstones, this piece exemplifies his ability to blend raw natural beauty with sophisticated, free-hand geometry.
This 72-carat sculpture is a premier example of Walters’ ability to curate a landscape within a gemstone. By utilizing Montana Agate as the primary 'canvas,' he highlights the blooming, dendritic inclusions that mimic a natural forest or atmospheric vista. This organic warmth is masterfully framed by the sharp, light-absorbing intensity of Black Tourmaline and the high-tech, industrial sleekness of Titanium. The addition of Mother of Pearl introduces a soft, shifting glow that acts as a visual bridge between the earthy agate and the metallic elements. At over 50mm in length, this piece possesses a formidable architectural scale, showcasing Walters’ signature ability to harness the 'chaos' of natural inclusions and refine them into a high-concept, modern sculpture. It is an extraordinary work of art for the collector who values both mineralogical rarity and technical lapidary innovation.
Artist: Steve Walters
Gemstone: Montana Agate, Black Tourmaline, Titanium and Mother of Pearl
Weight: 72ct
Dimensions: 50.9x17x7.1mm
Cut Style: Signature Steve Walters Free-Form / Fantasy Cut
Craftsmanship & Quality
This is not a machine-cut stone. This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:
Exceptional Material: Carefully selected for its blooming dendritic pattern, color, artistry and boldness
Hand-Carved Excellence: Smooth, flowing lines and high-polish finishes that are hallmarks of Walters’ work.
Versatility: Perfect as a centerpiece for a high-end custom jewelry commission or as a standalone addition to a connoisseur's mineral collection.
The Walters Signature: Technical Excellence
This 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 gemstones.
Framed Internal Landscapes: Walters utilizes the structural minerals to act as a gallery frame, meticulously directing light to "window" the rare gem inclusions.
Tactile Sculpture: A masterful interplay of deep, negative-space carvings and high-polish finishes designed for a multi-sensory, architectural feel.
Condition
This gemstone is in excellent condition as originally purchased, never used in any designs. Please refer to the high-resolution photos to appreciate the internal patterns and the artist's intricate carving details.
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