Gemstone tree making is a handicraft practiced in Tubudan, San Remigio, Antique, where semi-precious stones like agate and jade are used to create decorative miniature trees. The process involves cutting stones into small pieces, shaping them into leaves, and attaching them to trunks and branches made of wires using a sealant. The trees are then coated with shellac or resin as finish, and are mounted on driftwood or larger stones for stability. The gemstone trees are not only decorative pieces and souvenirs, but are also featured in local festivals, contributing to the region’s economy. However, increasing demand for these trees ...