Gemstone art is meticulously done artform made by expert artists using natural, genuine gemstones. These gem arts will help you enjoy the gem as well as the underlying art.
Gem art are pictures or figurines made with low-quality gemstones obtained as a by-product of high-quality gem production (cast-off gems too small to use). Gem art has been around for centuries in Thailand, Japan and Singapore, and has become more popular lately in other SouthEase Asian countries.
In Thailand, gem art is a common gift or souvenir, as they highlight the country's culture and arts, and also symbolise its prosperous and varied gem trade.
A1) Gem-art of Guan Yin. Guan Yin is also known as Guanyin (觀音, pinyin guānyīn, Wade-Giles: kuan-yin) is the bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddists, usually as a female. She is also known as the Chinese Bodhisattva of Compassion. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshi'yin (觀世音, pinyin: guānshì yīn, Wade-Giles: kuan-shih yin) which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World". It is generally accepted that Guanyin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokitesvara, which is her male form. Commonly known in the West as the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin is also revered by Chinese Taoists as Immortal. It should be noted that in Taoist mythology, Guan Yin has other origination stories that are unrelated to Avalokitesvara.
Art piece is 8.0 X 6.0 inches, of inlaid gems of the Buddhist, Guan Yin. Multi-colored crystals make the art. This piece was hand-made in Chaing Mai, Thailand. The fine crystals are natural in color and have not been heated. 2350.00 cwt. Your price $200.00.
A6) Gem Art: GIANT NATURAL ZIRCON & FANCY GEMS GOLDEN TONE BUDDHA MOLD STATUE. 1750.00tcw. 4.0 inches by 1.7 inches by 5.2 inches. Unheated gems, all with top color and opaque in nature. From Cambodia. Your price $125.00.
