Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Blue Roses'

Colorful gemstones become exotic blue roses, as Imran demonstrates the art of marble inlay. Working with the techniques used in the Taj Mahal, he creates a jewelry box. Finely carved jali, or openwork surrounds the octagonal box set with 508 gems. They include lapis lazuli, jasper and reconstituted turquoise. Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory.