Steve Walters Hand-Carved Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rectangular
The Piece
Up 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 gemstones, 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 reflects 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 & Quality
This is not a machine-cut stone. This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:
Exceptional Material: Carefully selected for its 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.
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 Rutilated Quartz and Druzy Onyx Sculpture - Custom Designer Free-Form rectangular
The Piece
Up 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 gemstones, 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 reflects 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 & Quality
This is not a machine-cut stone. This is a one-of-a-kind designer piece featuring:
Exceptional Material: Carefully selected for its 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.
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.
