Large - Over 12" Nature Decorative Objects

The "Faith" sculpture takes its inspiration from the Khor Virap monastery which is the symbolic birthplace of Christianity in Armenia. It was at Khor Virap (Armenian for "deep dungeon") where the man who would become Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in a pit for 14 years before he helped turn Armenia into the first Christian nation. Before attaining sainthood, Grigor Lusavorich was held in the bottom of a pit, where he was secretly fed by a local Christian woman who kept him alive. Later, after curing King Trdat III of a disease, he became the religious mentor of the monarch. During this time, Grigor would be instrumental in converting the king to Christianity. In 301 AD, King Trdat III proclaimed Christianity as the state religion of Armenia - marking the first nation to adopt Christianity officially. I first visited Khor Virap as a teenager over 40 years ago. The feeling I got while climbing through a small hole and descending into the dungeon where St. Gregory was thrown to die is something that I will never forget. The idea that a man could survive in those conditions for so many years was astonishing to me and is a testament to the depth of his Christian faith.

Its unique piece.. Maria. Bellevue, WA. 2022-11-05 19:07:51

The Black Iris collection is inspired by the vitality and beauty of the iris flower. Named after the Greek word for rainbow, the idea of a "black rainbow" feels oxymoronic and mysterious. Michael Aram uses contrasting oxidized and polished brass, as his way of doubting the question of whether there is such a thing as an iris that is truly black. "I am fascinated with the beauty and mystery of black irises. They are symbolic of wisdom, courage, and admiration. Given as gifts, they convey deep sentiments."

Museum quality, huge hand-polished free-form specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan ocean jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, red, yellow, and tan. This unique specimen is the perfect accessory for your home or office. In keeping with its symbolism, ocean jasper is said to provide calm, uplifting energy to the holder in trying times, feeding into a more optimistic outlook on life.

The Pirul name and design come from a very important tree that is representative and the namesake of the Pirwi brand. The Pirul tree is not popular for manufacturing, however, it has other uses: it prevents erosion, it has antiseptic properties, it’s pest resistant, and it tolerates drought. This tree is an example of how to be resilient in the face of adversity and perhaps more importantly, how to be responsible with the earth.

Museum quality, huge hand-polished free-form specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan ocean jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, red, yellow, and tan. This unique specimen is the perfect accessory for your home or office. In keeping with its symbolism, ocean jasper is said to provide calm, uplifting energy to the holder in trying times, feeding into a more optimistic outlook on life.

Stretching toward the sun, this bejeweled geranium flower is pure botanical beauty. Hand-painted in enamels of deep magenta, white, and verdant green and accented with Swarovski crystals and 14k gold, this piece is stunning on its own or as an addition to your collection of floral objéts. With its meaning rooted in friendship and good health, this geranium plant will last forever and is the perfect way to celebrate a special milestone or warm new home.

• Pewter, 14kt matte gold with light brown antique. Hand enameled and hand-set with Swarovski stones in our Rhode Island workshop.
• Signature Jay Strongwater Box