Sugilite Landscape Carving

Product Overview:

• Design: Miniature Landscape Carving

• Mineral: Sugilite

• Origin: Wessels Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

• Color: Dark Purple and Black

• Treatment: None

• Approx. Dimensions: 2.3cm x 1.7cm x 0.4cm

• Weight: 3g

Background:
Sugilite was first identified in 1944 by Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi, after whom the mineral is named. Found in only a few deposits worldwide, sugilite from the Wessels Mine in South Africa is especially prized for its deep purple color. Collectors may also encounter it under names such as lavulite, luvulite, or royal azel.

This piece is carved in the style of traditional landscape carvings, long associated with jade. These miniature artworks often depict symbolic natural scenes such as mountains, rivers, and trees, reflecting concepts in Chinese philosophy and the Wu Xing (Five Elements) cycle:

• Mountains / Earth – stability, balance, conservation.

• Trees / Wood – growth, vitality, creation.

• Rivers / Water – stillness, reflection, and the cycle of life.

The result is a heritage-inspired carving that blends sugilite’s natural beauty with cultural artistry.

Impact:
10% of this purchase supports the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF).

Note:

• Color may vary slightly in images and videos due to lighting and angles.