You've never seen a globe like the Wood Gemstone Globe with Metal Stand. Truly a work of art, this globe features over 288 pieces of hand-carved, semi-precious gemstones that are hand-labeled and hand-laid to represent each country. Surrounding all land masses is hand-cut and laid wood to represent the ocean. This wood gives the globe a look never seen before, and makes it ideal for use in home libraries, executive offices, and upscale lobbies. Gold-plated ribbons are placed with precision to accurately represent lines of longitude and latitude. A sturdy metal stand in a classic brass finish features elegant curves and sharp details. There is a center-mounted compass for additional geographical accuracy.