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Carved Gemstones From Idar Oberstein

Idar-Oberstein Gemstone Oriole on Quartz Base Sculpture. Germany, 20th Century.
Idar-Oberstein Gemstone Oriole on Quartz Base Sculpture. Germany, 20th Century.

Idar-Oberstein Gemstone Oriole on Quartz Base Sculpture. Germany, 20th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A finely executed late 20th century multi-gemstone carving from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, depicting

Category

Late 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Imperial Jasper Jewelry Box with Suede Insert, Handcrafted in Idar-Oberstein
Imperial Jasper Jewelry Box with Suede Insert, Handcrafted in Idar-Oberstein

Imperial Jasper Jewelry Box with Suede Insert, Handcrafted in Idar-Oberstein

Located in Berlin, DE

while maintaining a refined architectural presence. Created in Idar-Oberstein, Germany — the historic

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2010s German Artisan Boxes and Cases

Materials

Jasper

Talisman III Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Healing Gemstone Magic jewelry necklace
Talisman III Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Healing Gemstone Magic jewelry necklace

Talisman III Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Healing Gemstone Magic jewelry necklace

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Limited edition - Talisman III necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein

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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal

Talisman II Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Amulet pendant healing gemstone
Talisman II Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Amulet pendant healing gemstone

Talisman II Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Unique Amulet pendant healing gemstone

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

One of a kind piece - Talisman II necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar

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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal

Talisman IV Rock Crystal Pendant Pure Magic Gemstone protection necklace
Talisman IV Rock Crystal Pendant Pure Magic Gemstone protection necklace

Talisman IV Rock Crystal Pendant Pure Magic Gemstone protection necklace

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Limited edition - Talisman IV Necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein

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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird
Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

By Manfred Wild

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

including: The German Gemstone Museum in Idar-Oberstein, The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

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20th Century German Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird
Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

Located in Long Island City, NY

including: The German Gemstone Museum in Idar-Oberstein, The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

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20th Century German Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Enamel

"YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK", A. Zimmermann
"YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK", A. Zimmermann

"YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK", A. Zimmermann

$58,941

H 5.24 in W 4.02 in D 3.51 in

"YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK", A. Zimmermann

Located in Kirschweiler, DE

weight: 1.142 gr. Artist: Alfred Zimmermann (Idar-Oberstein, Germany) Carving Is A Passion Following

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Early 2000s German Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sapphire, Quartz

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. * Attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt of Idar-Oberstein, this opal exemplifies the master carver's pioneering

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk
Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk

Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Brazil. Chosen for its absolute purity, the stone was carved entirely by hand in Idar-Oberstein, Germany

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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand
Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand

Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand

Located in Forney, TX

and the cutting industry in Idar and Oberstein, Germany was developed to take advantage of the quartz

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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Marble

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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15.67 carat hand carved lavender amethyst gemstone
15.67 carat hand carved lavender amethyst gemstone

15.67 carat hand carved lavender amethyst gemstone

Located in Seattle, WA

This gorgeously hand carved lavender amethyst from Idar Oberstein Germany (a world famous gem

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein
Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein

By Manfred Wild

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail lady figurine Manfred Wild emile becker Idar-Oberstein Smoky quartz

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carnelian

Detailed Smokey Quartz Turtle Sculpture
Detailed Smokey Quartz Turtle Sculpture

Detailed Smokey Quartz Turtle Sculpture

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 2.56 in L 3.15 in

Detailed Smokey Quartz Turtle Sculpture

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

is an authentic Henn piece, carved in Idar-Oberstein - Germany and the work of an accomplished carver

Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Tahiti Pearls, Amethyst and White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet
Tahiti Pearls, Amethyst and White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet

Tahiti Pearls, Amethyst and White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet

By Knauf Jewels

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

the gems are purchased at Intergem, the international gemstone fair in Idar-Oberstein. Preference is

Category

2010s German Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Tahiti Pearls and Tiger Eye White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet
Tahiti Pearls and Tiger Eye White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet

Tahiti Pearls and Tiger Eye White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet

By Knauf Jewels

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Jewels experts. Many of the gems are purchased at Intergem, the international gemstone fair in Idar

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2010s German Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Munsteiner Cut 7.61 Carat Aquamarine Ring Custom Set In 14K White Gold & Diamond
Munsteiner Cut 7.61 Carat Aquamarine Ring Custom Set In 14K White Gold & Diamond

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

Model of Roman Galley with Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Enamel Rock Crystal
Model of Roman Galley with Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Enamel Rock Crystal

Model of Roman Galley with Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Enamel Rock Crystal

By Manfred Wild

Located in New York, NY

museums and galleries, such as The Gemstones museum in Idar-Oberstein, Harvard museum in Boston, Jewelry

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Vintage 1980s German Greco Roman Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Burle Marx 1960 Brazil Forma Livre Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold 39 Cts Amethyst
Burle Marx 1960 Brazil Forma Livre Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold 39 Cts Amethyst

Burle Marx 1960 Brazil Forma Livre Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold 39 Cts Amethyst

By Burle Marx

Located in Miami, FL

Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the center of the gemstone cutting industry before opening his shop at Rodolfo

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

'Forma Livre' Free Form Green Amazonit Gold Ring
'Forma Livre' Free Form Green Amazonit Gold Ring

'Forma Livre' Free Form Green Amazonit Gold Ring

By Burle Marx

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

technical foundation was completed with four years of gemological study in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, and by

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amazonite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s

Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Exhibition, 1878..." Schmidt was born in Idar Oberstein, the European centre of the mineral, gemstone and

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Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold

1970s Bruno Guidi for Haroldo Burle Marx, Forma Livre, Gold Tourmaline Ring
1970s Bruno Guidi for Haroldo Burle Marx, Forma Livre, Gold Tourmaline Ring

1970s Bruno Guidi for Haroldo Burle Marx, Forma Livre, Gold Tourmaline Ring

By Bruno Guidi

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

gemology in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the center of the gemstone cutting industry before opening his shop at

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Maw Sit Sit Jade Ring Dieter Lorenz Idar Oberstein Tom Castor
Natural Maw Sit Sit Jade Ring Dieter Lorenz Idar Oberstein Tom Castor

Natural Maw Sit Sit Jade Ring Dieter Lorenz Idar Oberstein Tom Castor

By Tom Castor

Located in Lambertville , NJ

One of a Kind Large Marquis Cabochon of Brilliant Green, Natural Maw Sit Sit Jade; carved by German

Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Other, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Brooch, White Gold, Amethyst Flowers, Nephrite Jade, Diamonds, Floral Decoration
Brooch, White Gold, Amethyst Flowers, Nephrite Jade, Diamonds, Floral Decoration

Brooch, White Gold, Amethyst Flowers, Nephrite Jade, Diamonds, Floral Decoration

Located in EL Waalre, NL

flower jewellery mostly originated from Idar-Oberstein, Germany. As being the mainport for Europe when we

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Vintage 1950s German Brooches

Materials

Jade, Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

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