Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
The Smithsonian White Mineral Globe Paperweight showcases a mesmerizing design of hand-cut and hand-polished shell and stone inlays, depicting the continents and coastlines in stunning detail. Featuring materials like green jade, lilac lepidolite, red stone, marble, and abalone, this unique earth paper weight is both a functional desk accessory and a captivating conversation piece.
Explore our collection to discover globe paperweights in striking Black and Blue variations as well.
Museum Story
This Smithsonian White Mineral Globe Paperweight celebrates specimens in our National Gem and Mineral Collection. One of the greatest collections of its kind, its more than 375,000 individual specimens include such treasured pieces as the Hope Diamond, the Star of Asia Sapphire and the Rosser Reeves Star Ruby.
Details
- Jade, lepidolite, redstone, marble, abalone
- 3.15" diam.
- Made in China
