Like the countries of the world the Hamilton Mother of Pearl 13-inch Diam. Gemstone Tabletop Globe is unique and beautiful. This elegant tabletop globe is perfect for executive offices conference rooms lobbies and home libraries. Hand-carved semi-pre cious gemstones are hand-labeled and hand-laid to represent each country on this attractive globe. White oceans of ground mother-of-pearl surround the colorful continents. Gold-plated ribbon accurately depict lines of longitude and latitude. This glo be rests in a graceful metal stand with beautifully curved lines and a compass in the center of the base. Due to the hand-crafted nature of this globe no two are exactly alike