"Diamond Fingerprint" by Johnathan Schultz, made of 9,225 diamonds

9,225 diamonds (895.6 carats) and set in white gold. This fingerprint is a piece based on the fingerprint from the arrest warrant of Nelson Mandela.  The diamonds are round brilliant G/H color VS+ clarity.

Size US: 39 x 35 in

Size Europe: 99 x 89 cm

Redefining the workings of a luxury industry isn’t something that many can say they’ve done, but Johnathan Schultz is continuing to trailblaze his way through one of the world’s top markets. As a South African artist and entrepreneur, Johnathan is inspired by precious metals and diamonds, two of the country’s most valued natural resources. He integrates these different mediums along with other precious stones and artifacts into fabulous works of art that are not only mesmerizing, but have a back-story of hope, diversity and the ultimate rise over obstacles. His passion for innovation is matched by his fascination with contemporary art and the way art communicates universally. Recently, Johnathan has explored new applications of precious metals and materials, to bring both gravity and depth to large-scale artworks.