Plato's writings recount the story of Atlantis, an island nation that once boasted a splendid civilization, ultimately destroyed by earthquakes and floods. The legend of Atlantis has captured the imagination of generations... This series of designs incorporates elements of civilization, earthquakes, ocean waves, and the map of Atlantis drawn by the 17th-century German scholar Athanasius Kirchner. Using a novel inlay method, silver and opal are combined to create a unique design.