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August 19, 2010

Art Inlay Clock – Design of Giovanni Battista Foggini and Balthasar Permoser

Probably the biggest difference between luxury in today’s world and luxury in the past is the relative disappearance of custom or bespoke products. In the 18th and 19th centuries much of what was considered luxury was custom made.  The wealthy class purchased custom clothing, had jewelry made to their specifications and even had custom fragrances created for themselves. Today most luxury goods are produced and sold.

There are still custom clothiers, shirt makers and boot makers but the common notion of custom made has essentially vanished.  This has meant the disappearance for the vast majority of local watchmakers and jewelers, custom dress and shirt makers and other custom made products.   Not with this Italian maker of Art Inlay Clocks and Furniture.

To follow, enhance and renew the great Italian tradition, harmonize the styles into aesthetic and exclusive results which are totally world famous for the mastery of its workmanship, the inspiration with which it fulfills every project and the sensitivity in treating and arranging the most precious materials.

Ashli Jewelers is proud to introduce this Art Inlaid Clock by hand semi-precious stones (natural gems – Warranted) with 24 karat gold plated brass decorations. Design of Giovanni Battista Foggini and Balthasar Permoser, before 1689.

Gemstones used are Lapis lazuli, Rhodonite, White agate,  Nocaite, Opalite, Ucanite, Chrysocolla, Jasper (red, grey, grey, green, heliotrope,) Jade (green, pink, nephrite), Rhodochrosite, Silicized fossil wood, Yellow syenite, Labradorite, Paesina stones, and Turquoise.  Dimensions: Clock: 22.2″ X 9.8″ X 31.2″ h Base: 30.4″ X 16.4″ X 48.4″ h.

A real jewel of a family heirloom for generations to come! Offering price $47,995.95.  If you wish to speak with a customer service representative to order by phone or request additional information please call toll free 866.382.4907 x101 or email customerservice@ashlijewelers.com.

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May 14, 2010

Gemstone Picture Art – Waterfall

Dimensions 2.5′ X 4′  Weight: 45 – 50kg

Truly bringing nature to life with this rendition of nature!  Each picture features Adventure, Amethyst, Black Jade, Bloodstone, Blue Adventure. Blue Adenture, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Goldstone, Brown Goldstone, Carmeliann Agate, Chrysophase, Crystal, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moss Agate, Mother of Pearl, Opalite, Picture Jasper, Poppy Jasper, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Siberian Jade, Sodalite, Tiger Eye, Tiger Iron, and Unakite.

2′ X 3′ Weight: 30 – 35kg

Each gemstone picture is individual hand crafted with semi precious gemstones layered on canvas.  Since they are handcrafted each creation is not the same.  The picture features an actually waterfall…. For that soothing sound in the area you relax the most.   Both pictures require 120VAC.

If you wish to speak with a customer service representative to order by phone or request additional information please call toll free 866.382.4907 x101.  We will email an invoice for safe and secure payment by Google Checkout or Paypal.

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January 29, 2010

Moscow Kremlin Fabergé Egg

Moscow Kremlin (Fabergé egg)

The Moscow Kremlin Egg (or the Uspenski Cathedral Egg) is a jeweled Easter egg made under the supervision of the Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé in 1906, for the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II.  Tsar Nicholas presented the egg to his wife, the Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna.

Craftsmanship

This is by far the largest of the eggs and was inspired by the architecture of the Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspenski) in Moscow.  The reason for this was because this was once where all the Russian Tsars were crowned, including Nicholas.

The Cathedral dome (in white opalescent enamel) is removable, and the remarkably crafted interior of the church can be seen. Its carpets, tiny enameled icons and High Altar on an oval glass plate are made visible through four triple windows, surmounted by a gold cupola and flanked by two square, two circular stylized turrets, the former based on the Spassky Tower. The tower bears the coat-of-arms of the Russian Empire and Moscow, inset with ‘chiming clocks’. It stands on a crenelated gold base and octagonal white onyx plinth designed as a pyramid, and built of smaller pyramids. It is currently held in the Kremlin Armory Museum in Moscow.

Surprise

The surprise in this egg is music. The base of the egg contains a gold ‘music box’ that plays two cherubim chants, traditional Easter hymns can be played when a clockwork mechanism is wound up by a gold key. One of the hymns is the “Izhe Khveruviny”, a favorite hymn of Tsar Nicholas.

History of the egg

The egg commemorates the return to Moscow of the royal couple Nicholas and Alexandra in 1903. They earlier avoided the historical capital because during their coronation, hundreds of Moscovites were crushed to death. The egg itself was supposed to be presented in 1904 as engraved at the foot in white enamel on a round gold plate is the date. But the delivery was delayed because of the Russo-Japanese War. Then, in 1905 Nicholas’ favorite uncle and brother-in-law, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich was assassinated in the Kremlin. So instead the egg was presented in 1906. 

Ashli Jewelers would like to introduce you to the world of Miniature Gemstone Castle Clocks!  Both pieces were inspired by the architecture of the Moscow Kremlin Egg or the Uspenski Cathedral Egg made by Karl E. Faberge where the Czars of Russia were crowned in the 19th century as mentioned above.

Both clock towers and base are in Malachite and Mother of Pearl and furthered decorated with Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx, Coral and Agate accented with gold plated brass ornamentation.

* Over 3,000 gemstones
* Features 20 clocks
* 3 microns of 23K gold plating
* H28″ x 21″ x 21

The smaller version features:
* Over 1,000 gemstones
* Features 4 clocks
* 2 microns of 23K gold plating
* H14″ x 10″ x 10″

Truly a collectors dream come true!  Each clock is serialized and comes with a letter of authenticity!  For further information, please send email to inquiries@ashlijewelers.com.

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November 17, 2009

Gemstone Picture Art

Each gemstone picture is individual hand crafted with semi precious gemstones layered on canvas.  Since they are handcrafted each creation is not the same.

Each picture features Adventure, Amethyst, Black Jade, Bloodstone, Blue Adventure. Blue Adenture, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Goldstone, Brown Goldstone, Carmeliann Agate, Chrysophase, Crystal, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moss Agate, Mother of Pearl, Opalite, Picture Jasper, Poppy Jasper, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Siberian Jade, Sodalite, Tiger Eye, Tiger Iron, and Unakite.

Picture shown features Chinese Scenery with waterfall & light/sound sensors sixe 4′ X 8′ Weight: 80 – 90kg

Several gemstone pictures feature and actual working waterfall! Truly bringing to life these renditions of nature!  Every gemstone picture comes with a letter of authenticity along with a registration tag with Fine Arts Registry.

To order by phone, please call toll free 866.382.4907 x101 to speak with a customer service representative.  We will email an invoice for safe and secure payment by Google Checkout or Paypal.

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July 22, 2009

Mad King Ludwig of Neuschwanstein Castle

Ludwig II (Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm; sometimes rendered as Louis II in English) (August 25, 1845 – June 13, 1886) was king of Bavaria from 1864 until shortly before his death. He is sometimes referred to as the Swan King in English and der Märchenkönig (the Fairy tale King) in German.

Ludwig is sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, though the accuracy of that label has been disputed. Because Ludwig was deposed on grounds of mental illness without any medical examination, and died a day later under mysterious circumstances, questions about the medical “diagnosis” remain controversial.

Ludwig is best known as an eccentric whose legacy is intertwined with the history of art and architecture, as he commissioned the construction of several extravagant fantasy castles (the most famous being Neuschwanstein) and was a devoted patron of the composer Richard Wagner.

Neuschwanstein Castle Description & History:

Neuschwanstein Castle was built by King Ludwig II, also known as Mad King Ludwig. o replicate medieval architecture and to pay homage to the operas of Wagner. You may think you’ve already seen it–it’s Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, but real.  The foundation stone was set on September 5th, 1869.  When Ludwig II died in 1886, the castle was still not complete.  The building site near Pöllat Gorge is probably one of the most beautiful in the world.

Welcome to the world of Miniature Gemstone Castle Clocks! Mad Ludwig would have approved of these enchanting masterpieces which were inspired after Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. The clock towers and base are in Malachite and Mother of Pearl and furthered decorated with Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx, B.C. Jade, Coral and Red Jasper accented with gold plated brass ornamentation. This masterpiece is the work of three craftsmen who labored up to 3,000 man hours to produce these stunning masterpieces.

Over 3,500 gemstones
Features ten clocks
3 microns of 23K gold plating
H36″ x 30″ x 24″
For offering price please email to inquiries@ashlijewelers.com

Truly a collectors dream come true! There is a smaller version available that features only four clocks.  Each clocks is serialized and comes with a letter of authenticity.

If you wish to speak with a customer service representative to order by phone or request additional information please call toll free 866.382.4907 x101 or email customerservice@ashlijewelers.com.

Ashli Jewelers is a Luxury e-retailer who goal is to provide products with Extraordinary Creativity in Design with Exceptional Materials and Quality that are rare and extremely unique to the world’s most discerning Clientele.

Read further information on Mad Ludwig Neuschwanstein in Bavaria can be read at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria.

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