How the Gemstone Globe is Created Part 2

The creation of the Globe begins with the selection of the individual imported gemstones. Chosen for appropriate size and exacting quality, each stone is hand cut into the shape of the individual country and carefully fitted to mirror the stones making up the adjacent countries and is beveled to fit the globe core. Once fitted to the adjoining country stones, as well as to the contour of the globe core, the individual country stones are secured to the globe core in their geographically correct position.

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