Excavations in Tel Dor have turned up a rare and unexpected work of Hellenistic art: a precious stone bearing the miniature carved likeness of Alexander the Great. Archaeologists are calling it an ...

Handicraft products made from marble and stone in Agra are admired for their refined inlay work, balanced forms, and ...

Harold Van Pelt is known worldwide for taking illuminating photographs of gems and minerals. However, he’s not as well known for the delicate carvings he makes out of the precious rock. It’s a hobby ...

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two master gemstone carvers, two distinctly different carving styles, both take the art of carving and elevate it to a whole new level. Based in ...

In the world of restoration, the most dangerous tool is often a high-pressure power washer. For delicate cornices, extreme pressure can blast away the "patina"—the protective outer layer the stone has ...

A small town in Central Mexico is home to around 200 open-air carving workshops, from which an astonishing array of sculptures continuously emerges. Leonel Uribe Franco works on a carving in an ...