Gemstone Carvings
Thomas R. McPhee is one of the most respected and talented of all contemporary artists in the demanding field of gem carving. His artistic endeavours stretch beyond gem carving and include drawing and sculpture in many other media. It is because of the disciplined and technically superior artistic skill as a sculptor and artist that McPhee can achieve the incredible, life-like detail in his gem caving.
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'Sappho'
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Rock Crystal Quartz carving
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'Japanese Noh Mask'
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Carving in Black and White Agate
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'Cantilevered Nude'
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Falcon and Woman's Profile
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'Chrysoprase Face'
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Rock Crystal Quartz Raven Head
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'Tourmaline Mask'
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Black Onyx Panther with gold collar
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Carved Quartz Profile, ebony, lapis, pearls, diamonds set in 18K gold. Gold work by Terri Reid
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Aurora Quartz Crystal point Carving on Granite Base
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Artemis Quartz Point
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Black Onyx Infant Dragon
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Black Jade Gorilla
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Druzy Quartz Raven
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Thomas carving a horse on fine clear tourmaline
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Sintered diamond grinding burrs and air/water supply
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Red Tourmaline Frog Carving set in 18K Gold Ring
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BC Jade Knife blade with carved quartz crystal handle and black jade accent with 18K gold
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Rock Crystal Carving on Turquoise base
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Reverse Intaglio Mermaid in Quartz Crystal
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Druzy Quartz profile necklace with garnets, beryl, diamonds & Gold setting on Agate beads
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Quartz Carving of girl with sterling silver socks on granite base
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