# Stained Glass Cartography The Chris Chamberlain Jewel of the Universe Map is Amde of Crystal By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewel-of-the-universe References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/chris-chamberlain-jewel-of-the-universe) & [jeweloftheuniverse.net](http://www.jeweloftheuniverse.net) Chris Chamberlain's Jewel of the Universe map features 1,238 [intricately placed jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) and [6,900 LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-pendant), enabling the installation to shine much like the earth. Jewel of the Universe took the artist a considerable amount of time to produce. The sprawling installation comes of 27 months worth of work, clocked on behalf of Chamberlain at approximately 3,500 hours. To get this mesmerizing assortment of colors across, Chamberlain included bits of amethyst, diamond, emerald, iolite, peridot, ruby, sapphire and tanzanite amongst other elements, driving up the value of the piece. The expensive materials were also laid out according to region, with rubies demarcating the holy points of Jerusalem and Mecca and turquoise rocks marking the Ganges river. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Art Installations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating high-end, visually stunning art installations with intricate details and precious materials. - **Crystal Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in advancing the use of crystals in technology, as seen in the LED lighting of the map installation. - **Precious Gemstone Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in uniquely displaying precious gemstones in design, such as the placement of rubies and turquoise in the Jewel of the Universe map. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Home Decor:** Creating high-end, custom art installations for luxury homes and businesses. - **Technology:** Advancing the use of crystals in technology, particularly in LED lighting and other applications. - **Jewelry Design:** Innovative and unique ways to incorporate precious gemstones and crystals in jewelry design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Luxury Solar System Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bejeweled-solar-system-set.md) - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Interactive Universe Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universe-map.md) - [Geometric Outdoor Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glass-wind-chime.md) - [Cosmos-Inspired High-Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleste-collection.md) - [Ultra-Extravagant Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treasure-island.md)