A Gem Stone Globe The perfect gift for the gem collector in your life "What would you like more than anything in the world?" A gem stone globe, of course. To the gem collector, these awesome works of art are a magnificent accessory for the den, office, or right in middle of the living room, for that matter. Even those not crazed with gemology are sure to appreciate the beauty of the globes which have become so popular of late.

The Internet's most popular gem stone globe dealers include Jewel Basket, The Online Globe Store, Globe Outlet and 1 World Globes. You will find a terrific variety by browsing a bit. The globes are assembled with a technique that is based on creating the various areas of the planet (countries, oceans, etc) out of different pieces of gems. We noticed one gem stone globe dealer claiming that 900 hours of labor go into creating a single globe! Though there are many different globes to choose from, most are created using a combination of semi-precious stones, minerals and sea shell materials.

Common offerings include, jasper, onyx, jade, tigereye, amethyst, turquoise and lapis lazuli. A variety of stands are offered as well, some gold, silver or antique-type finishes. One especially intriguing globe we saw was lit from within, and though we haven't seen this one in person, that must really show off the beauty of those semi precious gem stones in a remarkable way!

If you're thinking that a stand-type gem stone globe might take up too much room, or be a hazzard to running dogs and kids, you'll be glad to know that desktop variety mini-globes are available, too.

Let's talk prices. Now, obviously, if you hire someone to build you a globe out of rubies and emeralds, we wish you joy setting it up in the great hall of your castle on your hill - haha. We're talking big money there. But humbler folk can own these fine globes, too. Prices run as low as under $100 up into the hundreds and thousands, depending upon size, workmanship and gem quality. Your kids will think it's really cool when you teach them about the planet and use one of these globes as your demonstration piece.

When making an important purchase like this, we always advocate being able to talk to real human beings. If you see a gem stone globe you like on the Internet, we advise giving their shop a call so that you can get a feel for the quality of what you are considering purchasing. You don't want to end up with gem stones falling off your globe - oops, there goes antarctica!! As the gem stone globe dealer you speak to to tell you why his or her globes are special and what types of warranties are offered with the globes.

At Gem Collector, we're always so excited to see people being creative with the ways in which they incorporate gems into their home decor and into their lives. We think gem stone globes fill this bill in every way!