Dyber in the Carnegie.(Michael Dyber sells two designs to Carnegie Museum of Natural History)(Brief Article)

From: Jewelers Circular Keystone | Date: May 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh recently purchased for their permanent gem exhibit two designs by award-winning master gem artist Michael Dyber of Rumney, N.H., who is known for his optical illusions in stone.

The works purchased are indicative of Dyber's signature lapidary techniques: the "Dyber Optic Dish," in a 74.15-ct. Brazilian rutilated quartz, and his latest "Luminaires" design in a 95.45-ct. Brazilian citrine. Dyber's optic dish design is a hemisphere that's carved and polished into the wall of a gemstone, creating optical illusions throughout ...

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