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Stunning Ammolite Column Pendant/Earrings Set - 925 Sterling Silver
his exquisite Alberta ammolite pendant and earring set features premium-quality ammolite expertly cut and polished into elegant oval gemstones, each beautifully framed in 925 sterling silver. Ammolite is an exceptionally rare, iridescent gemstone formed from fossilized ammonite shells and found almost exclusively in a small region of southern Alberta, Canada. The gemstones display a spectacular array of fiery reds, brilliant emerald greens, and vivid blues that shimmer and shift with the light.
The elegant rectangle gemstones are complemented by gracefully sculpted sterling silver settings, creating a sophisticated and luxurious design that showcases the remarkable natural beauty of ammolite. Each piece is carefully selected for its exceptional color, vibrancy, and brilliance, making this matching set a truly distinctive addition to any fine jewelry collection.
The pendant includes a 24" silver-plated snake chain necklace, and the set comes with a jewelry box, making it an extraordinary gift or elegant addition to a personal collection.
The elegant rectangle gemstones are complemented by gracefully sculpted sterling silver settings, creating a sophisticated and luxurious design that showcases the remarkable natural beauty of ammolite. Each piece is carefully selected for its exceptional color, vibrancy, and brilliance, making this matching set a truly distinctive addition to any fine jewelry collection.
The pendant includes a 24" silver-plated snake chain necklace, and the set comes with a jewelry box, making it an extraordinary gift or elegant addition to a personal collection.
About Ammolite
Ammolite is an opal-like gemstone found primarily in Alberta, Canada. It is a kind of fossilized shell from ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre (mother-of-pearl). The shell's microstructures are often preserved. In 1981, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO).
An iridescent opal-like play of color is shown in fine specimens, mostly in shades of green and red; howver, all the spectral colors can be seen. This iridescence is due to the aragonite's microstructure: unlike most other gems, whose colors come from light absorption, the iridescence in ammolite comes from interference with the light that rebounds from stacked layers of thin platelets that make up the aragonite. The thicker the layers, the more reds and greens are produced; the thinner the layers, the more blues and violets predominate. Blues and especially purples are the rarest colors, owing to the greater fragility of the finer layers responsible for these colors.
Ammolite is an opal-like gemstone found primarily in Alberta, Canada. It is a kind of fossilized shell from ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre (mother-of-pearl). The shell's microstructures are often preserved. In 1981, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO).
An iridescent opal-like play of color is shown in fine specimens, mostly in shades of green and red; howver, all the spectral colors can be seen. This iridescence is due to the aragonite's microstructure: unlike most other gems, whose colors come from light absorption, the iridescence in ammolite comes from interference with the light that rebounds from stacked layers of thin platelets that make up the aragonite. The thicker the layers, the more reds and greens are produced; the thinner the layers, the more blues and violets predominate. Blues and especially purples are the rarest colors, owing to the greater fragility of the finer layers responsible for these colors.
$595
SPECIES
Placenticeras sp.
LOCATION
Southern Alberta, Canada
FORMATION
Bearpaw Formation
SIZE
Pendant: 1.14" tall (Including loop), Earrings: .75" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#380666
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