A1 : Yes, they are all made from real gemstones, the pieces-form are natural color, uncut gemstones, and the background is dyed-quartz-powder and dyed-calcite powder. Every square inch is made from gemstones. 
***We offer a certificate of guarantee for every single piece of artwork, indicating the kinds of gemstones used for each piece*** The samples of gemstones we use are certified by The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or known as GIT. 

Please refer to the “Making Process” page : 

Step 1 : Line drawing (as the structure of the picture). 

Step 2 : Apply the line drawing onto the back of the glass (using silk-screen technique). 

Step 3 : Arrange/inlay the gems with glue, piece by piece, all by hand. 

Step 4 : Finish the picture with gems-powder (also with glue by spreading over the area.)

Step 5 : Leave until the picture is dry, turn it over, cover from dust with paper and framed.

A3 : It’s transparent plastic glue.

A4 : No, the gems won’t fall down, the glue is strong enough to hold under regular usage condition, under normal temperatures in different seasons in different parts of the world. The gems will fall downif we sink the picture in water, because the glue that we use; is water-base glue.

A5 : Yes, the glass will be broken, if it is dropped, however, in normal condition, if hanging process is well taken care of, there shouldn’t be any problem of falling down. For the mini Gems-Art jewelry pieces (pendant, ring, etc.), we make on crystal glass, not normal glass like the picture pieces, therefore, they are stronger and more durable, however, they are still fragile.

A6 : We can’t fix the broken glass, as the glass is the picture itself, but we can make a new one (with courtesy discount for our customer).

A7 : Longer than regular acrylic or oil paintings, as the materials that we use are real gemstones which lasts longer than any man-made materials, secondly, the plastic glue that we use; also lasts very long, at least 50 years. It is confirmed by our supplier that it can last longer than 100 years. Anyhow, as mentioned in earlier answers, the products are fragile, therefore, please take good care of them.

A8 : First of all, the materials themselves are expensive, especially some certain kinds like ruby, sapphire, amethyst, carnelian, opal, jade, etc. Secondly, they are all hand-made, which requires high skills in both art & craft areas. We are well-known in fine craftsmanship, with very delicate details, which takes longer time to finish.

A9 : Yes, we can do custom-made design and portrait, however, portrait will take very long time (can be as long as 2 – 3 months) and more expensive mainly because it’s only one or few pieces and it takes longer time than other normal designs.

A10 : Yes, different sizes are possible as long as there are pieces of glass available for particular sizes.

A11 : No, the color won’t change over time.