Multi-gemstone Animal Sculptures

A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, featuring delicate brass beaks and feet, captures the enchanting spirit of ...

A hand-carved tiger sculpture rendered in natural Tiger’s Eye, showcasing the stone’s exceptional golden chatoyancy with bands of rich honey, bronze, and deep espresso tones that shi...

Crafted from 100% natural, finest grade lepidolite, this finely carved 3.4 lb sculpture captures the magnificence of the dragon via a beautiful rare mineral. With scales gleaming and...

In Renaissance Style with various shaped applied stones and strap-like figures in front and back, the silver lid opens as box.

A captivating horse bust hand-carved from genuine Brazilian emerald, showcasing the rare transformation of one of the world’s most precious gemstones into a refined work of art. The ...

Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness. The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury. The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver. Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...

Exceptional luxury gemstone carving of a cockatoo designed by renowned gem artist Manfred Wild for Emil Becker, masterfully executed in richly saturated ru...

Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes, together on the original petrified wood base, w...

A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with intricate carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. This piece blends the elegance of ornithology wit...

An exceptional carved tiger’s eye quartz figure of a roaring lion, attributed to renowned Idar-Oberstein gem sculptor Georg O. Wild, Germany. Beautifully executed, the sculpture capt...

Exceptional gemstone sculpture of a kingfisher in flight by Peter Müller, Switzerland, executed in the 1980s. This striking work showcases Müller’s mastery of hardstone carving, feat...

A vibrant and finely carved blue quartzite sculpture depicting a lively group of dolphins emerging playfully from stylized ocean waves. Expertly carved from a single specimen of natu...

A striking and highly unusual multi-gemstone sculpture titled “The Eagle’s Head” by Spanish artist Amador Braojos, dated circa 1982 and issued in a limited edition of 3 of 7. This sc...

Pair of birds carved from various semiprecious stones with an amusing expression and brass feet perched on carved stone tree trunks.

A stunning all natural genuine tiger's eye sculpture depicting a dragon chasing a ball. The sculpture is made with a whole slab of natural Tiger's Eye with fantastic iridescence. Fin...

Fabulous semiprecious carved stone toucan bird figurine mounted on a citrine geode cluster specimen.

A finely executed late 20th century multi-gemstone carving from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, depicting a Black-cowled Oriole perched atop a naturalistic mineral base. Renowned for its la...