Description

Ammolite is a rare and valuable opal-like gemstone found primarily in Alberta, Canada. It is made of fossilized shells of ammonites, which are composed mostly of Aragonite, the same material that makes up nacreous pearls. The iridescent opal-like play of color is due to the microstructure of Aragonite. Light rebounds from stacked layers of thin platelets that make up the Aragonite, resulting in the flash of color.

1″ Ammolite pendant with faceted quartz set in sterling silver.