They were also employed as a form of personal identification when pressed in hot wax or clay. In the form of a talisman they served as extraordinary symbols of status and in certain cases, they were believed to provide divine protection. Elaborately carved gems were a staple of luxury in antiquity and often incised onto semi-precious stones such as carnelian or jasper. This unparalleled expertise accumulated over 40 years and distinct creative vision have made him one of the most respected jewelry designers in his field. His extensive knowledge of gemstones and precious metals is complimented by a familiarity with more unusual materials, such as exotic woods, organic gems, and fossils. The intricacies of the expertly engraved motifs and natural splendor of the stones makes each gem uniquely special and your very own modern heirloom.Ĭhavdar Chushev is an artist, restorer, jeweler, and master of the ancient art of gem carving. Today, we utilize a blend of ancient and modern technologies to allow the metals, gems and organics to freely merge in a bold and harmonious installation. Throughout the ages, these carvers developed new tools and grew intimately familiar with the gems they adorned.
Rulers, nobles and wealthy merchants sought, collected and traded these fascinating miniature works of art.Īt the dawn of gem engraving, artisans used crude tools and techniques to etch rudimentary designs onto stones. This unparalleled expertise accumulated over 40 years and distinct creative vision have made him one of the most respected jewelry designers in his field.Įlaborately carved gems were a staple of luxury in antiquity and often incised onto semi-precious stones such as carnelian or jasper. Production time for this piece is 4-6 weeks.Ĭan be made in any size ranging from 8-12.Ĭhavdar Chushev is an artist, restorer, jeweler, and master of the ancient art of gem carving. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man" renaissance mask motif. You may view this object in Mirador – a IIIF-compatible viewer – by clicking on the IIIF icon below the main image, or by dragging the icon into an open IIIF viewer window.This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto a carnelian gemstone. The content on this page is available according to the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) specifications. The text on this page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, unless otherwise noted. Help us improve our records by sharing your corrections or suggestions. Updates and additions stemming from research and imaging activities are ongoing, with new content added each week. This information is published from the Museum's collection database. Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2016), pp. A History of Greek Art (Chicester: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015), p. Luxus: The Sumptuous Arts of Greece and Rome (Los Angeles: J. Könignnen Vom Nil (Mainz am Rhein: von Zabern, 2002), p.
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