In this blog beautiful art objects, carved and sculpted in crystals of the beryl gemstones, are presented. In some, the shape of the gemstone inspired the shape of the object. In others, the color of the object is enhanced by decorating with differently-colored gems. Ancient to modern art objects are presented.

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Ref 1. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/25.78.90/

Ref 2. https://naomisarna.com/gemstone-carvings-objets-dart/

Ref 3. https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=34346&partId=1&searchText=filippo+rega&page=2

Ref 4. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/385128205627297153/

Ref 5. http://www.gemartcenter.com/gemsculptures5.htm

Ref 6. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/an-important-beryl-jewellery-tin-with-diamonds-an-108-c-5804dbd859#

Ref 7. http://www.giabbs.com/post/3473906

Ref 8. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/467248530077414469/

Ref 9. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/576108977315736834/

Ref10. https://www.gemrockauctions.com/auctions/certified-2665-carat-utah-bixbite-carving-729730

Ref 11. https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2843B/lots/325

Ref 12. https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-nephrite-and-morganite-buddha-by-lombard-5620036-details.aspx

Reef 13. https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-unusual-carved-green-beryl-snuff-bottle-5418046-details.aspx

Ref 14. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342555115386696594/

Ref 15. https://the-gem-hunters.myshopify.com/products/87-ct-morganite-carving-uli-pauly