LARGE 18K GOLD, VERMEIL AND HARDSTONE BIRD MODEL BY ASPREY
$32,000.00
Crafted by a renowned English firm from several luxurious materials, the dreamy model of a heron evokes feelings of regality and pride.
Masterfully made by Asprey, the renowned British firm of jewellers and goldsmiths, from a selection of luxurious materials, the bird model features intricate and intriguing detailing creating a life-like decorative object.
The heron is made from Citrine quartz, creating an amber-coloured body. The gemstone is cut and carved to imitate natural features one would find on a bird such as the slender body shape and feathers detailing. Additional gold details are applied to the bird creating a more regal appearance. Diamond-set eyes adorn the head in addition to black onyx carved in the shape of a beak. Two long legs are cast from 18K gold and attached to the magnificently decorated base.
A vivid blue azurite piece creates the illusion of water from which the bird emerges, the reflection of the sea-green rock in the silver-gilt base adding to the life-like look. Surrounding the rock are several bunches of flowers and foliage. Silver gilt is expertly