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You can view a video clip of this ammolite at:

http://video.vzaar.com/vzaar/vz7/5eb/target/vz75eb5c75ff2e4ec3ba96243f9163c194.mp4

This item has received several coatings of high quality epoxy resin and sealant.  As you will notice this is an extremely common process with ammolite and not only does it show a brilliant finish to the gem but most importantly protects it from the elements.  This gem is now perfectly stable and protected for a lifetime !

The photograph's and video of this stone were taken with indoor lighting.  Richer and more illumination of color will show in natural sunlight.

This ammolite is hand cut and polished and ready for resale or setting in jewelry. 

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  :  A26

 

 

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, unlike 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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