The Heavenly Alcove - Fantasy Sculpture in Precious Stones

Discover “L’Alcôve Céleste”, a unique piece made by hand in our workshop in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France. This creation combines the beauty of precious stones and artisanal expertise, delivered with a glass bell and its wooden support.

Main Features

• Total weight: 233 grams
• Dimensions: 65 mm (Length) x 70 mm (Width) x 65 mm (Height)
• Materials: Lapis lazuli, Amazonite, Mother-of-pearl, Coral, Amethyst, Reconstituted stone

Composition and Details

• Central sculpture: Made of AAA Lapis-Lazuli, 24.2 carats
  • Dimensions: Width 13 mm, Height 18 mm, Depth 15 mm
• Alcove:
  • Materials: Brazilian Amazonite uprights, mother-of-pearl table and friezes, Coral pendants
  • Total weight: 30 grams
  • Dimensions: Width 30 mm, Height 50 mm, Depth 26 mm
• Pediment (Cloud): Carved in Amethyst, 28 carats
  • Dimensions: Width 32 mm, Height 14 mm, Depth 9 mm
• Support: Reconstituted stone with mother-of-pearl frieze
  • Weight: 190 grams
  • Dimensions: Width 65 mm, Height 20 mm, Depth 65 mm

Techniques Used

Each stone is shaped and cut by hand by our talented lapidary and glyptician artisan, using diamond tools. The sculpture, foundry, setting and polishing are carried out in our workshop in Cordes-sur-Ciel.

Symbolism

• Central sculpture: Represents a link between the terrestrial world and the next world, symbolizing the celestial vault and cosmic processes.
  • In Scandinavian mythology, the skull of the giant Ymir becomes the celestial vault (CHGH).
  • In the Rigveda, the skull of the primordial being constitutes the celestial vault.
• Lapis-Lazuli: Represents the celestial vault among the Sumerians, symbolizes the starry night in pre-Columbian America (CHGH). Creates an aura of tenderness and sympathy (FLAM).
• Cloud: Symbol of transformation and sacrifice in ancient China (CHGH).

Ancient Beliefs

• In Wales, drinking water from the skull of Saint Théleau is said to have healing powers (CHGH).
• In Belgium, drinking from the skull of Charles the Good restored health to feverish people (CHGH).
• Dreaming of Lapis lazuli portends favorable situations (DERR, CANA).
• Arguing about Lapis lazuli in a dream advises not to sign a contract lightly (DERR, CANA).

Sources

• CHGH: Jean CHEVALIER, Alain GHEERBRANDT, Dictionary of symbols , Paris, (c) R. Laffont, Collection “Bouquins”, 1989
• FLAM: Elie-Charles FLAMAND, Les Pierres Magiques , Paris, (c) Courrier du Livre, 1981
• PARK: Cornélia M. PARKINSON, The Magic of Stones , Paris, (c) Flammarion, Collection “J’ai lu”, 1991
• GRAN: M.GRANET, Dances and legends of ancient China , 2 volumes, Paris, 1926
• DERR: Denis DERRIAD, Amulets and Talismans , Paris, (c) Solar, 1986
• CANS: Eugène CANSELIET, The Alchemy , Paris, 1964

Delivery

Comes with a glass bell and wooden stand for an elegant presentation.

Add a touch of mystery and beauty to your collection with "The Heavenly Alcove", inspired by ancient traditions and universal symbols