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Alberta Ammolite Ammonite Spiral Pendant & Earring Set
This stunning Alberta ammolite pendant and earring set features exceptional, premium-quality ammolite expertly cut, polished, and shaped into elegant ammonite spirals, each set in 925 sterling silver. Ammolite is a rare, iridescent gemstone formed from fossilized ammonite shells and found almost exclusively in a small region of southern Alberta, Canada. The gemstones exhibit a spectacular display of emerald greens, electric blues, fiery reds, and brilliant oranges that shimmer and shift with the light.
The ammonite shapes are artistically crafted from genuine ammolite, rather than being naturally preserved in this form. The design beautifully celebrates the prehistoric origins of this rare gemstone, combining millions of years of natural history with luxurious craftsmanship.
The pendant includes a 24" silver-plated snake chain necklace, and the set comes with a jewelry box, making it an extraordinary gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection.
The ammonite shapes are artistically crafted from genuine ammolite, rather than being naturally preserved in this form. The design beautifully celebrates the prehistoric origins of this rare gemstone, combining millions of years of natural history with luxurious craftsmanship.
The pendant includes a 24" silver-plated snake chain necklace, and the set comes with a jewelry box, making it an extraordinary gift or addition to any fine jewelry 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.
$1,250
SPECIES
Placenticeras sp.
LOCATION
Southern Alberta, Canada
FORMATION
Bearpaw Formation
SIZE
Pendant: 1.00" tall (including loop), Earrings: .76" tall (including loop)
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#380590
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