I like the Crystal Ice finish on the back and sides of my X7. Wasn't sure before seeing it, but I find it rich looking. I recall someone saying they had that finish on an Artisan... I think.
It was a very classy woody/Artisan/custom that made me contact Sean about an X7, but I couldn't make the 4 month wait work. They had an Opus ready to go and I jumped on that. It will be interesting to see what Emerald has in store with their customs as an "available without a wait" this year.
Patience? Yeah, that's a virtue I'm still working on.
Artisan or Opus, Emerald will make you a fine instrument.