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90mm ammonite fron Whitby UK 192 grams

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Dimensions (mm)
90.000 x 65.000 x 35.000mm
Weight (cts)
955.000
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Rough, Specimen
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Whitby ammonites are usually dated to around 178 Million years old. If there is one ammonite genus that is typical for the Yorkshire coast, more specifically for the coast around Whitby, it has to be Dactylioceras. Often called Snakestones in this neck of the woods, they are part of legend and history.   The legend tells of a plague of snakes which Saint Hilda turned to stone, explaining the presence of the huge number of ammonite fossils on the shore; heads were carved onto these ‘petrified snakes’ to honour the legend. It was a custom for many years, for local artists to carve snakes’ heads onto ammonite fossils, and sell these relics as proof or her miracles.

 

Ammonites first appeared around 240 Million years ago during the Triassic period.   They descended from straight shelled Cephalopods, Orthoceras being a well known species characterised by its long straight chambered body.

Healing Properties. *  Ammonites activate personal empowerment and the spiritual will. *  Ammonite converts negative energy into postive energy. *  It is a powerful Karmic cleanser when placed on the third eye chakra. *  Ammonites stimulate your survival instincts and the knowledge that you will get where you want to go if you persevere. *  Feng Shui masters call ammonite the seven colour prosperity stone and it is beleived to bring wealth, health, vitality and happiness. *  If placed in the business premises it will promote beneficial business dealings. *  Ammonite is helpful for overall well being and longevity, depression, lbour pains, cell metabolism, osteomyelitis and tinnitus. *  Ammonite awakens Kundalini energy and cellular memory. *  Ammonite stabilises the pulse and overcomes degenerative disorders. It supports the cranium and inner ear, lungs and limbs.

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PLEASE NOTE WE ARE AWAY FROM OUR BUSINESS FROM 5 DECEMBER 2023 UNTIL 2024. We will start shipping again at the end of January 2024. WARNING: IF A DIAMOND IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS BECAUSE IT IS! If it is too cheap it can’t be real. *OUR DIAMONDS are genuine natural diamonds and WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TREATED WE WILL INFORM YOU. *MANY SELLERS ARE SELLING COATED diamonds - these have been coated with chemicals to improve the quality of poor rough and make them look shiny; we can easily spot them. *SOME ARE GLASS FILLED DIAMONDS -with very little diamond in them. They will all pass tests with amateur diamond testing equipment because they contain some diamond. Please be warned. They are charging far less that the real thing would cost to purchase on the wholesale market. ShangrilaGems mission is to delight our customers with the quality of our service and the beauty of our treasures. ShangrilaGems is made up of us two directors: husband and wife Sarajane and Rakesh, both are highly educated with MSc's. As an Anglo-Indian company, we trade both from London and India; specifically the two cities of Dharamshala in the Himalayas and Jaipur in Rajasthan. ShangrilaGems are corporate members of the British Gemmological Association and look to uphold their high standards of gem research and presentation. We trained in gemmology in both the UK and India.ShangrilaGems are Europes' best supplier of high quality Gemstones, cabochon and gemstone beads. We are famous for the quality, originality and quirkiness of our gemstones. Our customers include gem re-sellers in the London gem district (Hatton Garden) High end designers and both British and International gem and bead wholesalers. WARNING: IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS BECAUSE IT IS! *OUR DIAMONDS ARE GENUINE NATURAL DIAMONDS AND WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN TREATED WE WILL INFORM YOU. *MANY SELLERS ARE SELLING COATED DIAMONDS - THESE HAVE BEEN COATED WITH CHEMICALS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF POOR ROUGH AND MAKE THEM LOOK SHINY; WE CAN EASILY SPOT THEM. *SOME ARE GLASS FILLED DIAMONDS -WITH VERY LITTLE DIAMOND IN THEM. THEY WILL ALL PASS TESTS WITH AMATEUR DIAMOND TESTING EQUIPMENT BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN SOME DIAMOND. PLEASE BE WARNED. THEY ARE CHARGING FAR LESS THAT THE REAL THING WOULD COST TO PURCHASE ON THE WHOLESALE MARKET. ShangrilaGems Responsible Sourcing All our gems are Responsibly sourced. We know the country they come from and the specific mine. Our diamonds are all sourced from Botswana from the Jwaneng mine. The largest diamond mine in the world. Botswana upholds extremely high mining standards; No diamonds are conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. We cut these diamond in our own family run factory in Surat, India and there is no child labor. The staff are paid well and the conditions are good and the staff are well trained and looked after and are content and happy. We are cautious to use the word ‘ethical’ for gems or diamonds as in our experience ‘ethical’ means different things to different people. ETHICAL IS A SEVERELY ABUSED TERM.
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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 770564
Starting Bid : $1
Starts : 25th June 2018 12:00 pm AEST
Ends : 20th August 2018 12:01 pm AEST
* All prices are in USD