Figure Carving
7.4" Blue Chalcedony Hand Carved Flower Faerie
$305.15 USD
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A flower faerie worked in blue chalcedony. At 7.4 inches and 1296 g it wants a shelf of its own rather than a desk corner.
Chalcedony is quartz grown too finely to show any grain, so it takes a waxy lustre rather than a glassy one and light travels a few millimetres into the surface before it stops. The pale blue reads deeper wherever the stone is thickest and washes out over thin edges, which is why the form changes as you turn it against a window.
Figure work asks for restraint — the face carries the whole piece, and overworking it is easier than underworking it. Drapery and hands are where the carving hours actually go.
Item ID 3100310
Material 100% natural blue chalcedony
Size 5.2 × 1.6 × 7.4 in (133 × 40 × 188 mm)
Weight 1296 g
Materials & care
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from harsh cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes. Handle delicate points and carved details with care.
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