
This eye-catching, height-adjustable gemstone globe will add elegance to any setting.Its 13-inch diameter is intricately assembled by hand using 37 different semiprecious stones from around the world. Mounted on a handsome variable stand with three heights adjusting from 40 inches (a floor stand), to 30 inches, down to 21 inches (a perfect desk display) by unscrewing all or part of the stand. Its rich, blue lapis lazuli ocean background and classic trimline compass complement the stunning land masses of your globe.Each country is inlaid with a different, individually cut stone (including lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, African jade, tiger eye, jasper, turquoise, purple quartz, onyx, unakite, and abalone) that has been polished and set into this exquisite piece of practical art. The latitude and longitude lines are crafted of very thin ribbons of brass, embedded through the globe. A certificate of authenticity is included, adding to the collectable value. Hand-lacquered for a high luster, this globe is the definition of fine office or home decor.Count on Overstock.com for unique gifts at an unusually low price.