Esther Park
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Gems and Minerals of Old Burma / Maw-sit-sit Carving of Two Parrots by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
US$7,000 - US$9,000
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Co-Consulting Director, Gemologist
Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.