Natural carnelian & agate druses from Uruguay –...

This extraordinary carnelian and agate druse from Uruguay impresses with its almost perfectly round shape and a fascinating interplay of finest banding, warm hues, and a generous crystalline center. Displayed on the black metal stand, the piece takes on the character of a natural work of art. Around the open druse center, countless delicate agate bands flow in harmonious shades of honey yellow, warm orange, cream, beige, and soft pink. Particularly appealing are the wavy lines and eye-like structures that tell of the natural formation of agate and give the piece exceptional depth. The bolder orange areas provide characteristic carnelian accents. In the center, a wide druse opens up, completely lined with a multitude of finest, sparkling crystals. The contrast between the highly polished agate surface and the natural, glittering crystal center is what makes this specimen especially striking. Depending on how the light falls, a lively sparkle arises, while the surrounding bands reveal their delicate structures. Through the upright presentation on the simple metal stand, the druse appears particularly elegant and can be excellently showcased as an exclusive collectible or decorative statement in modern living spaces, galleries, offices, and representative interiors. A characterful natural stone one-off from Uruguay, uniting the warm colors of carnelian with finely banded agate and an impressive sparkling druse landscape. Stone: Carnelian & Agate Druse Weight (including stand) 1974.88 g Size (including stand): 205x133x65 mm Treatment: None Origin: Uruguay Our shipping costs are checked and approved by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that carries out the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is why these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have placed lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces, and colors may vary, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors with different quality.

Estimate:£210.67

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