Very rare ammonite & ammolite - fossil fragment 925...

The pendant is crafted to perfection by hand from 925 silver and features a fossil ammonite, a spiral-shelled creature that once belonged to an extinct marine mollusk; it is one of the most well-known fossils on Earth and an absolute eye-catcher. The interior of the ammonite chambers: each chamber was filled with sparkling ammolite fragments, an organic and very rare gemstone formed from fossilized mineral sediments. Ammolite is renowned for its incredible range of colors; only Indigenous tribes in Canada have the right to mine and sell it. The Indigenous people who discovered these pieces with the utmost care consist of about 60 individuals. There is a fascinating story behind every fragment of ammolite. In connection with this piece, there is an absolute perfection of craftsmanship and the wonders of nature. Weight: 44.35 ct Size: 33x23x4 mm Treatment: None Age: 168.3–170.3 million years Origin: Canada Gem Type: 100% Natural Ammonite Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We work with an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what determines these shipping costs. The buyer is responsible for all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it may lead to color deviations, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors differently.

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