Like the earth itself the Mirage World Peace Egg rotates upon its axis. Upon opening the top hemisphere, the Mirage World Peace Egg reveals an incredible replica of the earth as viewed from outer space. The globe, finely handcrafted from 18 karat gold, is accented with blue enamel inlay and gold threading. The polished gold seam of the hemispheres is inscribed with the words “World Peace”. The rays of light reflected by the diamond shell are transmitted through to the moonstone relief carving inside the top hemisphere. Characterizing the many ironies of the world, moonstone was used as a serene balance for the sun and its rays.
However -.To remind us that things are not always as they appear, the sun’s rays within the top hemisphere appear and disappear as the Mirage World Peace Egg rotates. This is an optical illusion created by the highly polished gold dome surrounding the moonstone relief.
Raising the globe’s top shell reveals the Dove of Peace, perched on a gold olive branch. The dove is hand carved from rock crystal with gold and enamel accents. The Mirage World Peace Egg is reflective of our own universe: complex, balanced, mysterious, yet truly fragile. The highly elaborate base is created from many of the earth’s natural elements including blue lapis lazuli; red ruby plate; faceted rock crystal; rough and polished diamonds; and gold and platinum trimming. The entire structure and towering Mirage World Peace Egg is set on a gold framed, polished rock crystal foundation. The clear rock crystal is soft ogee edged a
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