Lapponia 18 Karat Gold Ring with Munsteiner Cut Agate He is known for reviving

He is known for reviving ancient Venetian techniques

and tourmaline

The columns descend through an open ring and sit on the bottom disk

I've included a photo of the ring next to a photo of a similar agate sculpture created by Munsteiner and shown in the monograph Bernd Munsteiner

363 carats the largest cut aquamarine in the world and now in the collection of the Smithsonian

Lapponia 18 Karat Gold Ring with Munsteiner Cut Agate He is known for revivingThis ring is a modern masterpiece created by two 20th century masters, Bjorn Weckstrom of Lapponia and Bernd Munsteiner. Bernd Munsteiner (1943 ) is a revolutionary in the world of gem cutting and invented what is known as the fantasy cut, non traditional cuts made on gemstones. He is responsible for the stunning cut of the banded agate (sardonyx) featured in this ring. I've included a photo of the ring next to a photo of a similar agate sculpture