Patrick Dreher Talk for the Tucson Gem & Fine Mineral Show 2026

Patrick Dreher offers a glimpse into the steady evolution of Dreher carvings across the generations of the Dreher family.

Whether through leveraging broad technological advances over time or refining manufacturing techniques, each generation has contributed something new or pushed development further. Above all, however, it has always been about the continuous pursuit of perfection – striving to achieve the most lifelike depiction of animals possible by embracing the natural features of the stones, such as color and pattern, whether in Agate and Jasper or in transparent materials.

This enduring pursuit remains the fascination of Dreher carvings to this day.

Otter Photo: Jeff Scovil