Idar Oberstein Carvings
Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
By Eberhard Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great sample of the Idar- Oberstein, Germany carvings in precious stones, by Eberhard
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
H 4 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein
By Georg O. Wild
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carving by the well Idar Oberstein artist Georg Wild. Made with multi gemstone and on top
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 4 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in
18 Karat Sapphire Reverse Crystal Carving of a Whale Family Pendant in 18 Karat
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Reverse Crystal Carved Pendant of a Whale Family with a Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
"Mouse" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k HandPainted Springtime Blue Butterfly Reverse Crystal pendant enhancer
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carverf rom Idar Oberstein with sapphire bail .30 carats 26mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Cat Handpainted in Reverse Quartz Crystal
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
carved by Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rose Gold
18K Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Gorilla with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with
.30carat sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Hand Painted Springtime Butterfly Reverse Crystal wi Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
by master carverf rom Idar Oberstein with sapphire bail .30 carats 26mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Aagate Dog with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
charming carving of a dog in agate with painted gold inlay. master carver from Idar Oberstein
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Panther Cub Reverse Crystal Hand Painted Pendant w sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with .30c arat sapphire bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...
Materials
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
"Mouse" 18ct gold brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
"Young Foal" 18ct Gold & Diamond Horse Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
"Tsavorite Lizard" 18ct gold brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. The
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Demantoid Garnet "Frog" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings.
This unique frog brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin).
The feet of the hippo have numbered
Category
20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in L 2.52 in
Michael Kneebone Carved Citrine Orange Moonstone Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
expertly carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the world's center for the finest gemstone cutting and carving
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
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W 0.88 in L 1.25 in
Large Solid Quartz Ring Raw Uncut Stone Unisex healing jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large ring made of Solid Quartz
quartz origin - Brazil
gemstone carving - Idar Oberstein, Germany
Category
2010s Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Quartz, Crystal
"Playing Snow Monkeys", A. Zimmermann
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
-Oberstein, Germany)
Carving Is A Passion
Following in the Idar-Oberstein tradition, master carver, Alfred
Category
Early 2000s German Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sapphire, Tourmaline
Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
with black 100% silk cord - Japan
Rock Crystal
Category
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
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W 0.67 in D 0.39 in L 1.93 in
Munsteiner Cut 7.61 Carat Aquamarine Ring Custom Set In 14K White Gold & Diamond
By Martha Richter Ltd.
Located in Lake Bluff, IL
quality aquamarine from Bernd Munsteiner in his studio near Idar-Oberstein, Germany. The angular design of
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Talisman V Rock Crystal Pendant Gem Mens Necklace
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
with black 100% silk cord - Japan
rock crystal origin
Category
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
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Talisman VI Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Carving Unisex Necklace
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Tree of Life Faceted Ring
Located in Cohasset, MA
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Carved Aquamarine Polar Bear by Gerd Dreher
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Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline "Fly" Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
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Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Schmidt from Idar-Oberstein, Germany), surrounded with rubies, diamonds, emeralds and further accented
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Idar Oberstein Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of idar oberstein carvings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of idar oberstein carvings bearing contemporary or artisan hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Diane Griswold Johnston, Alexey Gabilo and John Brogden produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of crystal versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of mixed cut, round cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of idar oberstein carvings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Idar Oberstein Carvings?
Prices for idar oberstein carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $22,275, while idar oberstein carvings, on average, fetch $6,500.
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