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Additional information      The bails used for these items are either gold plated or silver.  They are easily interchangeable and should you prefer one or the other, or perhaps another style that we have pictured in our other listings, please mention this with your payment.

All items are genuine and untreated unless clearly stated in the above description section.

# Please note that items are represented elsewhere and may be removed from sale or be used for other projects at any time.

  

OFFICE USE CODE  :  A08

 

 

some useful     ' Ammolite '  information              

Ammolite, the opal - like gemstone, is one of the rarest on earth.  Although being over 70 million years old they are one of the newest gemstones, granted its status by the 'World Jewellery Confederation' in 1981.

Red color is fairly common, a contradictory to precious opal where red is rarer and the most valued.  Ammolite is mostly found in reds and greens with blues and purples being less frequent and therefore more valued.  The stones that show brighter color, are less directional and with colorplay, and show three or more colors are the greater in value.  Also, as with opal, the type of pattern plays a part in the stones value too.

Ammolite is only a thin sheet and is very rare without its matrix which is mostly limestone or shale, sometimes clay and is often flakey.  For this reason it is common practice to stabilize stones by coating / impregnating them with a resin or epoxy, this is a form of treatment, for protection against further deterioration of the stone.  All our ammolite items are genuine.  They have been crafted and polished using the same techniques as with our opal and many have not been treated or coated unless clearly stated in the above description section.                          

 

  

 

 

 

 

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$3.50 per item WORLDWIDE. Payments are requested within 3 days after the auction closes or the item may be relisted. Please send a message should you require more time or to make multiple purchases as a courtesy and to ensure any wins are not relisted. For COMBINED SHIPPING: Pay only for the first 3 items, additional items are shipped FREE. (When shipped together within a 7 day combining period, approximately) PLEASE NOTE: You must message us when you have finished your purchases to take advantage of the FREE combining. We will promptly send you a manual invoice through Paypal. Quoted shipping time is 7 - 10 business days. Occaisionally up to 21 business days due to customs delays in some countries. INSURANCE is highly recommended. $7.00 for up to $100.00 in value, then $2.00 for every following or part $100.00 in value. IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO TAKE INSURANCE, WE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSE THROUGH THE POSTAL SYSTEM. also PLEASE NOTE most items are shipped prompty from Canada. This is due to the majority of our business through the Americas and Europe. Buyers from the USA and Europe will receive their items delivered quickly. Australian buyers should expect only 4 - 5 days more for delivery. Refund / replacement items can only be accepted in their original, untouched condition. PLEASE message us with any concerns before sending items to confirm return address and quickest procedure.

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