It's like something from the Golden Age of Discovery, if there is an era so named. Golden Age of Exploration, perhaps. Or agate age. Or granite age. Or jade age. This is a globe formed with minerals, also known as stones or not so precious jewels. When I saw it, I knew I must take some photographs because the colors and textures are really special. Not all countries are represented, especially small ones sometimes left out, but overall it is a very impressive effort.