Steve Walters Hand-Carved Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx Sculpture

$1,023.00
Steve Walters Hand-Carved Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx 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 69.8-carat sculpture, Walters explores the concept of inner vs. outer texture. He utilizes the glass-like transparency of Rutilated Quartz to act as a lens, magnifying the golden rutile needles that appear frozen in time within the crystal. This high-clarity window is masterfully contrasted against a landscape of Druzy Onyx, whose micro-crystalline surface provides a dark, velvety sparkle that absorbs light where the quartz reflect s it. The almost-square 31mm proportions give this piece a powerful, shield-like presence. Walters’ signature concave carving on the reverse of the quartz creates a hall-of-mirrors effect , sending the golden rutile reflections dancing across the dark onyx boundary. This is a sophisticated study in light management and mineral contrast, making it a high-value acquisition for any collection of modern American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx   Weight: 69.8ct   Dimensions: 31.1x31.8x6.4mm   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 Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rect angular The PieceUp for sale is a masterful, hand-carved Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx 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 69.8-carat sculpture, Walters explores the concept of inner vs. outer texture. He utilizes the glass-like transparency of Rutilated Quartz to act as a lens, magnifying the golden rutile needles that appear frozen in time within the crystal. This high-clarity window is masterfully contrasted against a landscape of Druzy Onyx, whose micro-crystalline surface provides a dark, velvety sparkle that absorbs light where the quartz reflect s it. The almost-square 31mm proportions give this piece a powerful, shield-like presence. Walters’ signature concave carving on the reverse of the quartz creates a hall-of-mirrors effect , sending the golden rutile reflections dancing across the dark onyx boundary. This is a sophisticated study in light management and mineral contrast, making it a high-value acquisition for any collection of modern American lapidary art.  Artist: Steve Walters  Gemstone : Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx   Weight: 69.8ct   Dimensions: 31.1x31.8x6.4mm   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.