Polychrome Jasper Obelisk Set – Two monumental one-of-a-kind pieces in ocean blue, sand & gold- 2457.22 g - (2)
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This exceptional Polychrome Jasper set consists of two imposing, high-gloss polished obelisks that captivate with their completely different patterns and yet harmoniously coordinated natural colors. Cool blue-green, cream and gray meet vibrant ocher, rust and gold tones – a combination that evokes the sea, the desert, and rugged landscapes.
Two Obelisks – Two Completely Different Natural Paintings
The larger obelisk displays a comparatively calm, elegant underlying pattern. Broad cream to gray-beige surfaces are crossed by warm gold, ocher, and rust veins. Especially in the upper area, there is a striking, almost landscape-like layering that recalls sunlit rock formations or desert canyons.
The second obelisk provides a spectacular contrast. Its blue-green to smoky-turquoise base color is pierced by cream-colored zones, dark inclusions, and intensively rust-brown structures. The irregular patterns resemble islands, coastlines, and rock formations on an ancient map.
Polychrome Jasper – a stone full of colors and structures
The name “polychrome” essentially means multi-colored – and it is precisely this characteristic that is particularly impressive in this set. The different mineral components create natural color fields, lines, and transitions that extend across both pieces.
Through precise faceting into tall obelisks, clear geometric lines are produced, while the natural patterning remains completely irregular. This contrast between strict form and wild natural texture gives the pieces their special charisma.
High-gloss polish with fascinating depth
The carefully polished surfaces bring out the colors even more intensely. Depending on the incidence of light, individual areas appear lighter, more transparent, or stronger, while the rust- and gold-colored veins form a striking contrast.
Because the pattern runs around the entire obelisks, it is worth looking at both pieces from all sides. Each turn reveals a new view and brings out further natural patterns.
An extraordinary statement set for collection and interior design
Due to their stately size and the striking obelisk shape, these pieces have enormous decorative presence. When displayed together, they look like two stone sculptures and are ideal as a central display piece for a mineral collection, for a large display cabinet, a sideboard, or an exclusive interior.
What is particularly appealing is that the two obelisks do not have to look identical to work as a set: their different color worlds complement each other and tell a single story of water, earth, rock, and mineral deposition.
An impressive Polychrome Jasper Obelisk Set with extraordinary landscape drawing – two unmistakable natural originals that fuse powerful geometry with millions of years of natural beauty.
Stone: Polychrome Jasper
Total Weight: 2457.22 g
Origin: Madagascar
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This exceptional Polychrome Jasper set consists of two imposing, high-gloss polished obelisks that captivate with their completely different patterns and yet harmoniously coordinated natural colors. Cool blue-green, cream and gray meet vibrant ocher, rust and gold tones – a combination that evokes the sea, the desert, and rugged landscapes.
Two Obelisks – Two Completely Different Natural Paintings
The larger obelisk displays a comparatively calm, elegant underlying pattern. Broad cream to gray-beige surfaces are crossed by warm gold, ocher, and rust veins. Especially in the upper area, there is a striking, almost landscape-like layering that recalls sunlit rock formations or desert canyons.
The second obelisk provides a spectacular contrast. Its blue-green to smoky-turquoise base color is pierced by cream-colored zones, dark inclusions, and intensively rust-brown structures. The irregular patterns resemble islands, coastlines, and rock formations on an ancient map.
Polychrome Jasper – a stone full of colors and structures
The name “polychrome” essentially means multi-colored – and it is precisely this characteristic that is particularly impressive in this set. The different mineral components create natural color fields, lines, and transitions that extend across both pieces.
Through precise faceting into tall obelisks, clear geometric lines are produced, while the natural patterning remains completely irregular. This contrast between strict form and wild natural texture gives the pieces their special charisma.
High-gloss polish with fascinating depth
The carefully polished surfaces bring out the colors even more intensely. Depending on the incidence of light, individual areas appear lighter, more transparent, or stronger, while the rust- and gold-colored veins form a striking contrast.
Because the pattern runs around the entire obelisks, it is worth looking at both pieces from all sides. Each turn reveals a new view and brings out further natural patterns.
An extraordinary statement set for collection and interior design
Due to their stately size and the striking obelisk shape, these pieces have enormous decorative presence. When displayed together, they look like two stone sculptures and are ideal as a central display piece for a mineral collection, for a large display cabinet, a sideboard, or an exclusive interior.
What is particularly appealing is that the two obelisks do not have to look identical to work as a set: their different color worlds complement each other and tell a single story of water, earth, rock, and mineral deposition.
An impressive Polychrome Jasper Obelisk Set with extraordinary landscape drawing – two unmistakable natural originals that fuse powerful geometry with millions of years of natural beauty.
Stone: Polychrome Jasper
Total Weight: 2457.22 g
Origin: Madagascar
Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is reflected in the shipping costs.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs fees, shipping costs, etc..
Please see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors with different qualities.
Details
Number of objects
2
Main mineral
Polychrome Jasper Obelisk Set –
Mineral form
Two monumental one-of-a-kind pieces in ocean blue, sand & gold
Weight
2457.22 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
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