• Close-up of a finger interacting with the interlocking pieces of a spherical black stone puzzle, highlighting its curved joints and tactile materiality on a grayish-blue fabric.
  • Two hands display the geometric assembly of a spherical black stone puzzle. In the foreground, the details and proportions of two other pieces in green serpentine and blue angelite can be seen.
  • A hand holds a spherical black stone puzzle made of interlocking pieces. Resting on the fabric-covered table are similar versions carved in green serpentine and blue angelite.
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Handcrafted Burr Ball Puzzle Gemstone Kongming Sphere Black Onyx

Handcrafted Burr Ball Puzzle Gemstone Kongming Sphere Black Onyx

$189.00 USD
$189.00 USD
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Solve the classic Kongming Sphere reimagined in solid Andean stone. A smooth, 6-piece sculptural puzzle perfect for mindful breaks. Shop the gemstone ball!

Story

Smooth, innocent-looking, and deceptively complex. The Burr Ball Puzzle—also known as the classic Kongming Lock or Devil's Knot—has been masterfully reimagined in natural Peruvian gemstone. Rolling smoothly in the hand, this six-piece sphere combines the thrill of a notorious brain-teaser with the soothing phenomenology of raw, polished stone. Why it belongs on your desk:
•Engaging Analog Play: A deeply satisfying, screen-free challenge that entices guests and rewards patience.
•Sensory Experience: The flawless polish and heavy, natural coolness of the gemstone make it a remarkably grounding object to hold.
•Versatile Styling: Its seamless, spherical shape adds a soft, organic shine to the rigid lines of modern shelving and desk decor.
•Mindful Problem Solving: Holding the striking gemstones actively helps keep the mind calm while working out the solution.

Details

  • Materials: Black Onyx
  • Dimensions: 2.36 × 2.36 × 2.36 in.
  • Origin: Hand-carved in Peru.

About the gemstones

Solid Black Onyx is sourced from the Arequipan Andes of Perú. Its subtle veining makes every piece one of a kind. Long tied to the root chakra, it is said to ground energy, clear negativity, and foster resilience while easing tension. Metaphysically, it is believed to support bones, skin, circulation, and birth.

Handmade in Peru by DAR Proyectos.

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