Engraved gemstones

Much as I love working with gemstones and crystals I don't think I could go as far as to create some of the beautiful artworks that they crafted in ancient times. If you are not aware of what these people were capable of, take a look at the Wikipedia page here and be amazed!

There is something so delicate about an image carved into a semi-precious crystal and it makes me think of how you could enhance the energies, from a personal point of view, by carving something that's meaningful to you if one had the ability. Sadly I don't, but I really am in awe of anyone who could do this.

(Image from Wikipedia - portrait of Caracalla in amethyst)