Gemstone Globe Bookends on Lapis Base

A spectacular demonstration of hand craftsmanship, these four-inch globe bookends are painstakingly assembled using 37 different semiprecious stones from all over the world, mounted on a beautiful polished brass stand and solid lapis slabs.

Each country is inlaid from a different stone individually cut and ground to exacting interlocking shapes, polished and set into this exquisite piece of art.The elements of the globe are created out of lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, amethyst, African jade, tiger's eye, jasper, turquoise, purple quartz, onyx, unakite, abalone and many other beautifully hued stones. The latitude and longitude lines are very thin ribbons of brass, embedded through the globe.The bookends come packed in a beautiful gift box with a gorgeous silk lining interior.You'll always find incredible deals on beautiful gift and decor items at Overstock.com.