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Red jasper and obsidian buffalo casket with natural diamond details
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Museum-Grade Luxury: Fabergé-Style Red Jasper & Obsidian Casket with Natural Diamonds

$2,300

Handcrafted Red Jasper & Obsidian Casket “Little Buffalo on the Withered Earth” (5 cm Diameter)

An exquisite collector’s hardstone casket (10 cm / ~4 inches in diameter) inspired by the timeless tradition of Fabergé lapidary art. The base and textured lid are sculpted from natural red jasper, depicting parched, cracked earth bordered by an ornate sterling silver rim. Resting atop the lid is a finely carved obsidian buffalo with delicately textured fur, translucent carnelian horns, and brilliant-cut 1 mm diamond eyes. Tiny green jade sprouts emerge through the fissures. Finished with multi-stage hand polishing without chemical coatings or lacquers.

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Description

Museum-Grade Luxury: Fabergé-Style Red Jasper & Obsidian Casket with Natural Diamonds

A museum-grade centerpiece of lapidary and jewelry craftsmanship, combining complex multi-stone carving, authentic gemstone inlays, and noble metals.

Artistic Concept & Materials:

  • Body & Parched Earth Lid: The circular casket, measuring 5 cm in diameter, is carved from genuine natural red jasper showcasing deep earthen tones and organic patterns. The top of the lid is hand-carved with deep, angular crevices that realistically evoke drought-cracked, sun-baked earth.

  • Obsidian Buffalo Sculpture: A serene buffalo lies comfortably atop the lid, sculpted from a solid piece of lustrous dark obsidian. The anatomy, gentle head turn, and fine surface engraving mimicking soft fur are rendered with lifelike precision.

  • Precious Accents & Horns: The horns are delicately carved from translucent carnelian with an organic waxy sheen, while the eyes are set with 1 mm natural diamonds that catch the light with subtle fire.

  • Green Jade Shoots: Small, sculpted sprouts carved from natural green jade peek out through the stone crevices, providing a vivid contrast against the red jasper soil.

  • Sterling Silver Fitting: The rim connecting the box and lid is adorned with a fine sterling silver decorative border, ensuring a seamless fit and classic elegance.

  • Pure Natural Finish: Completely buffed and polished by hand using micro-abrasives to preserve the true tactile cool feel and natural luster of the untreated minerals, without varnishes, waxes, or resins.

Specifications:

  • Diameter: 5 cm

  • Item Type: Collectible gemstone casket / lapidary art box

  • Box Materials: Natural Red Jasper, Sterling Silver

  • Sculpture Materials: Natural Obsidian, Carnelian (horns), Green Jade (sprouts)

  • Inlays: 1 mm Natural Diamonds (faceted)

  • Craft: 100% handcrafted stone carving, master hand polishing, fine jewelry setting

  • Condition: Brand new, original masterwork in a single copy

Red Jasper Casket: Little Buffalo on the Withered Earth

This red jasper casket combines a circular stone body with a lid carved to evoke parched, cracked ground. The product description gives the diameter as 5 cm and identifies a small buffalo resting across the lid. That pairing of landscape and animal gives the object a narrative composition: the angular surface suggests dry earth, while the buffalo provides a softer, rounded silhouette. The red jasper casket is a compact example of multi-stone lapidary work, intended to be viewed as a miniature sculpture as well as a functional box.

The listing identifies red jasper, black obsidian, carnelian, green jade, sterling silver and diamond details among the materials. Each stone contributes a different color or surface to the overall design. The combination also means the casket should be handled as a finished mixed-material object, not polished or cleaned like a single block of stone. The photographs show the specific arrangement and finish; use them alongside the dimensions and material notes when assessing the item. Any unlisted interior lining, capacity, certificate or treatment should be confirmed rather than assumed.

Placed on a stable shelf or desk, the red jasper casket can hold small keepsakes while remaining visible as a decorative object. Open and close it carefully, supporting the lid rather than lifting by the buffalo figure or any raised detail. Keep it away from table edges, sudden knocks and places where it could be dropped. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid soaking, abrasive pads and household cleaners, which may not be appropriate for the different stones, silver fittings and gem settings present in the design.

The buffalo motif and cracked-earth surface invite personal interpretation, but the listing does not assign a fixed symbolic meaning. Its appeal lies in the contrast between the animal carving and the textured lid, together with the small scale and careful material choices. The red jasper casket can suit a collector of animal miniatures, hardstone boxes or handmade decorative pieces. Review all available photographs to see how the lid, base and metal details meet, and contact the seller if you need a specific measurement or material clarification before purchase.

For broader gemstone reference, see the Gemological Institute of America’s gem encyclopedia. Browse more handmade work from Stone-flower to compare other carved stone objects.