Brazilian Agate Siamese Fighting Fish Gemstone Sculpture

Brazilian agate has enchanted me for some time now and this piece should explain why. I have been inspired by the great gemstone carvers of Idar Oberstein and Faberge and have worked to bring those qualities and styles to my own work. With this piece I wanted to capture the flowing elegance of a Betta fish (Siamese fishing fish) and bring it to life in solid stone. This wonderful piece of agate and its beautiful array of colors really make this piece sing. It is I think my third betta carving and I believe it to be a significant marker in the evolution of American gemstone carving. It truly is a beautiful piece and in hand is surprising. It is best displayed with good lights with a proper light balance and high CRI to fully bring out all the colors and vibrancy. The eyes are hand carved inlaid Edwards Black Jade from Wyoming.