Together Vine Earth Sky, meanwhile, is a long rope woven with
semiprecious stones that runs from floor to ceiling.
"Each piece is inspired by a different culture and uses healing crystals,
semiprecious stones and cowrie shells in addition to iconic charms to create the signature Ivory style," Zaki says.
A dragon features on the sides of the 'Lost Star' model (pictured below), its enamel and
semiprecious stones adding a touch of opulence to the eyewear.
And though this form of gilt taxidermy isn't her only strong suit--she's also known for arranging hundreds of precious and
semiprecious stones to look like blackberries on cocktail rings, or to affix diamonds to gold earrings shaped like wilted rose petals--it's a strong suit nonetheless.
The headband of the crown features seven gems and
semiprecious stones, the names of which spell the word "Alberta": amethyst, lazurite, bloodstone, emerald, ruby, topaz and agate.
Zhang says it's a "dazzling piece, with gilded silver and embedded
semiprecious stones." This type of jewelry was first worn by a woman at her wedding; the tube portion of the object, called a bozbend, is hollow in order to hold written prayers or other sacred objects.
It is mentioned that Pakistan has abundance of economically exploitable reserves of coal, rock salt, limestone and onyx marble, China clay, dolomite, fire clay, gypsum, silica sand and granite as well as precious and
semiprecious stones.
Designers--who typically aren't afraid to mix and match--are also combining wood with other elements, including bamboo, shell, acrylic, marble, stone,
semiprecious stones, mother of pearl, bone and parchment.
It went on to become one of the first ateliers to pair diamonds with
semiprecious stones -- a style that has since become one of the leading trends in jewelry design.
The Minister said the government has also planned to establish liberty for gems sector, besides to give training to youth in cutting and polishing of precious and
semiprecious stones. He maintained that around five block would be established in gems sector, while the unveiling of new mining policy, would helpful to eliminate illegal mining in the province.
The Minister furthermore said the government has also planned to establish liberty for gems sector, besides to give training to youth in cutting and polishing of precious and
semiprecious stones. He maintained that around five block would be established in gems sector, while the unveiling of new mining policy, would helpful to eliminate illegal mining in the province.
Horste works in
semiprecious stones and organic gems such as jet, fossil ivory, shell and bone, as well as recycled materials.