LUXURY ACCESSORIES

Masters of Stone. Makers of Distinction.

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Armenian heritage, world famous stones and fine metals, shaped by hand by three generations of masters.

The depth of obsidian. The movement of marble. The warmth of gold and the quiet luster of platinum. At QAR BLANCHE, natural stone and fine metalwork meet through a shared language of proportion, texture and light. Every piece is conceived by our award winning designers and brought to life by traditional masters who have spent their lives learning what stone can become.

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The QAR BLANCHE Difference

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Three Generations, One Standard
Since 1990, our craft has passed from hand to hand across three generations of stone masters. The artisans who shape your piece learned from those who shaped stone before them, and they hold every object to the same uncompromising standard.

Award Winning Design, Traditional Hands
Each piece begins with our award winning designers and is completed by master artisans. Contemporary vision and inherited skill work side by side, from the first sketch to the final polish.

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A World Library of Stone

Our foundation is Armenian obsidian and tuff. From there we reach across the continents: Mexican rainbow and gold sheen obsidian, Italian Carrara marble, Brazilian agate and quartz, Afghan lapis lazuli, and Russian malachite and charoite. Every block is selected for its color, veining, soundness and provenance.

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Stone and Fine Metal, Mastered Together

Few workshops master both disciplines. We set yellow, rose and white gold, platinum, palladium, sterling silver, bronze and brass into natural stone with such precision that every line meets without a seam. This is where much of our signature character lives.

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One of One, by Nature and by Choice

Natural stone never repeats itself, so no two QAR BLANCHE pieces are identical. Through our bespoke service, clients can also choose the stone, metal, size and finish, and create an object that exists nowhere else. 

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Masters of Stone

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Our artisans work at the highest level of their profession. Across three generations they have carved obsidian for chandeliers, created mosaics, furniture and chessboards, and made exceptional gifts for collectors around the world. Clients who watch them at work often call them magicians of stone. We simply call them masters.

They read a block before they cut it. They know how each stone answers the blade, the wheel and the polish. And they let no piece leave the workshop until every edge, recess and surface is exactly right. 

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The Stones We Work

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From the volcanic highlands of Armenia to the obsidian fields of Mexico, from the marble quarries of Italy to the mines of Brazil, Afghanistan and Russia, we bring together some of the most celebrated stones on earth. Armenian obsidian and tuff form our foundation. Mexican rainbow, gold sheen and silver sheen obsidian add rare iridescence. Italian Carrara marble, onyx and travertine bring movement and light, while Brazilian agate and quartz, Afghan lapis lazuli and Russian malachite and charoite bring color found nowhere else. Each stone is chosen for its character and the way it holds light.

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The Metals We Master

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Our metalwork draws on the materials of the world’s finest jewelry and watchmaking houses. Yellow, rose and white gold bring warmth and prestige. Platinum and palladium bring rare, enduring radiance. Sterling silver and rhodium finishes bring cool brilliance. Bronze, brass and copper bring sculptural depth and golden tones. Titanium and stainless steel add strength and a refined contemporary edge.

Each metal is chosen to serve the stone: to trace a silhouette, frame a natural pattern or add a precise point of light. Against dark obsidian, metal creates striking contrast. Alongside marble, it echoes a vein or brings definition to a softer composition.

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From Material to Object

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Select. Each block is chosen by eye and by hand for color, veining and soundness.
Shape. Cutting and carving establish the form, guided by the natural grain of the stone.
Set. Metal details are fitted and aligned so that stone and metal meet as one.
Finish. Patient hand polishing reveals the full depth of the stone and the luster of the metal.

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Beauty with a Purpose

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Our collections bring sculptural character to objects made for daily ritual: cigar ashtrays and holders, table lighters, whiskey stones and coasters, trays, watch holders, tabletop games and objects for the home. Stone lends weight and presence. Metal adds definition and ornament. Together they turn a functional object into a lasting part of its surroundings. 

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Made for You

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For collectors, cigar lounges, distilleries, hotels and corporate clients, our masters and designers create bespoke pieces and signature collections, from a single engraved gift to a complete set bearing your emblem. 

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Made to Last

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Natural stone ages with grace. Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth, avoid harsh cleaners, and your piece will keep its finish for generations. 

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Nature gives it character. Craft gives it form. You give it a place.