Ammonites were shelled cephalopods that died out about 66 million years ago. They were born with tiny shells and, as they grew, they built new chambers onto it. What survived after all these years, and what we find today, are these magnificent shells- some with striking splashes of color. This colorful variety are often referred to as "ammolite".

Ammolite is a rare and unusual substance that is a fossilized form of the mineral aragonite. Ammolite comes from the placentaceras ammonite fossil, but is extremely rare. The ammonite was an ancient shell that inhabited a shallow sea that covered southern Alberta, Canada between 70-135 million years ago. While various types of ammonites can be found all over the world, it is only in southern Alberta is where the shells fossilized into the bright colors of ammolite.

Unfortunately, the only deposit of ammolite is beginning to run dry, and fewer pieces of quality ammolite are being found each year. Not only that, it is a specimen that becomes more expensive each year as well. Once the mine runs out of ammolite, it will no longer be found, so get your piece today.

An Alberta specialty, collected and crafted into usable, wearable art right here in the prairies.

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Details:

Sterling and fine silver, 14k gold ball on the multi-shelled piece

Natural Ammolite from Southern Alberta

Hand stamped shells formed from recycled sterling silver

Red- measures approx. 1" by 3/4", 16" bar chain

Purple/Blue- 13/16" by 9/16", 17" rolo chain

Multi color- 1" by 7/8", 16" rolo chain, 14k gold dot

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