| Just about everyone has seen a world globe | | | | are seeing a regular globe, but if you take a |
| before, but most people have never seen or | | | | closer look you will see that the continents are |
| heard of a gemstone globe. These round maps | | | | made from gems and precious stones. Their |
| are considered by some to be works of art. | | | | beauty is stunning and will capture anyone's |
| They are made with precision and style and offer | | | | attention. |
| a different look to an old fashioned idea. So what | | | | Some of these works of art are completely |
| exactly is a gemstone globe? | | | | crafted by hand. The base of the world globe is |
| Gemstone globes are very similar to regular | | | | crafted and hand carved from wood. The |
| globes. They both show the world in great detail | | | | countries are hand carved from semi precious |
| and that is where the similarities among these | | | | stones, labeled by hand and set by hand. All of |
| two stop. A regular world globe might be made | | | | this hands on work gives them a look that |
| from synthetic materials like plastic or resin. Some | | | | modern machinery just can not duplicate. The |
| might be made from various metals and woods | | | | whole globe is then laminated for a lustrous finish |
| but the gemstone globe is made from actual | | | | and is sure to catch your eye. |
| gemstones. You might find mother of pearl, onyx, | | | | These beautiful world maps look great in any |
| turquoise, coral, amber or brilliant blue lapis. | | | | room or office. |
| At first glance, your eyes will tell you that you | | | | |