"Double Chess." Translucent green onyx from Pakistan and Moroccan compressed fossils. Purchased 2009.

Different shades of marble green making for a swirly scene. Castles, rooks and knights fighting for the rights to win the hand of our fair lady, the beloved queen.

"Blue and White Showdown." Hand-carved wooden chess set from eastern Europe, sold to blog host in Nice, France in 2002.

Sun's last rays creating long-figured shadows warping the battlefield of wooden soldiers.

"Olive and White Showdown." Olive green onyx, from Pakistan; with white marble. Purchased by blog host at Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, 2007.

Deep reflections in a square of light, mirroring the moves of a mental fight.