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Al Khamsa Arabian Horse Trilogy by Master Artisan, Boyacá

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Emeralds Collection

Al Khamsa Arabian Horse Trilogy

Master Artisan, Boyacá · Carved 2025

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Artist
Master Artisan, Boyacá
Date
Carved 2025
Medium
Natural Colombian emerald with mother rock
Dimensions
1,991.38 ct (combined)
Certification
Gulf Gem Lab · Report GP/2026/212-966/67/68
Price
Upon request
Provenance
Private collection, United Arab Emirates. Gemological passport prepared by Gulf Gem Lab, Sharjah.
Availability
For sale
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Documents Released under preferred access
  • Gemological passport, Gulf Gem Lab, SharjahSealed
  • Certificate of authenticitySealed
  • Microscopy report, inclusions and originSealed

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The Work

Catalogue note

A monumental hand carved Colombian emerald sculpture of exceptional rarity and artistic significance, The Al Khamsa Horse represents the noble spirit, strength, and grace of the legendary Arabian horse lineage. Carved from natural Colombian emerald with mother rock, this extraordinary sculpture embodies the fusion of geological wonder and masterful craftsmanship.

Originating from the sacred emerald deposits of the Boyacá region in Colombia, the sculpture displays the vivid "Green Fire" coloration that has made Colombian emeralds the global benchmark for beauty and rarity for centuries. Natural pyrite inclusions, jagged three phase formations, and untreated internal "Jardin" structures authenticate the stone's natural origin and geological purity.

Inspired by the legendary Al Khamsa bloodline of Arabian horses, the sculpture symbolizes royalty, endurance, loyalty, and the timeless spirit of the desert. The artisan has masterfully preserved portions of the raw crystalline matrix while polishing the horse's anatomy to reveal luminous green transparency and intricate sculptural detail, creating the illusion of the horse emerging directly from the earth itself.

The creation of such a sculpture represents an extraordinary artistic achievement. Emerald is naturally brittle, making large scale hand carving exceptionally dangerous and technically demanding. Every contour, line, and polished surface reflects remarkable precision and risk based artistry that cannot be replicated by machine cutting or conventional faceting.

Combining mythological symbolism, natural history, and museum grade gemstone artistry, The Al Khamsa Horse stands as a rare collector's masterpiece and an enduring tribute to both the legendary Arabian horse and the timeless beauty of Colombian emeralds.