About Arthur Anderson

Arthur Lee Anderson lived in Athens, Greece during the late sixties and early seventies where he went to the American Community Schools. One of the most reknown stone cutters in the world, Arthur has a passion for Greece and Greek art, and his statues, made from precious and semi-precious stone are probably the highest form of Minoan art still being practiced.

Arthur Lee Anderson's work is recognized worldwide for his original gem designs and techniques. His work has pioneered a form of gem cutting which opens up the top of the stone as a window into the interior. He designs within the interior of the stone using light and optics as his palette. Previous gem cutting generally neglected the internal dimensions of the stone His work has captured 11 national American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) "Cutting Edge" awards for gemstone design and execution. In 1997 Anderson received what is considered the highest award among gemstone designers - 1st Place award in Idar Oberstein, Germany. Held once every three years this international competition is subject to the strictest jurying by experts from the European Gemstone community. His 1st Place award in the "28th German Award for Jewelry and Precious Stones Idar Oberstein 1997" brought him worldwide recognition for his original designs and techniques.

Anderson's work appears in magazines and journals worldwide, museums -including the Smithsonian-and in private collections as well as Gems and Gemology.