'EYE-CATCHING' NATURAL AMMOLITE GEMSTONE PENDANT 925 SILVER

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Starting Bid (USD) $174.50
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Starts April 24, 2010 9:10 AM (PDT) Basic Shipping Information
Ends April 25, 2010 9:18 AM (PDT) Shipping Cost 4.00 paid by buyer
Auction Category Shin Crackers Optional Shipping Insurance within Australia (USD) 6.99
Auction ID 217316 Optional Shipping Insurance rest of world (USD) 6.99

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PLEASE NOTE: 
  
All our 'wonderful' Ammolite products have moved to gemrockauctions.com 
 
This item may still be available for sale through 'OutbackGems' please search our inventory on that site or feel free to contact us!
 
 
 
Description
  
 
Stone type     Natural Ammolite        
Origin     Southern Alberta, Canada  ( Calgary Area )   
Size       38.65mm x 12.75mm x 3.55mm stone   /   49.45mm in total length      
Weight     16.54cts stone   /  18.14cts in total            
 
Colour     greens / orange / yellow
Treatments     none             
Pattern      feather      
Brightness rating  1 to  5      4.4         
Metal         Sterling silver  (stamped 925)
 

Additional information         Nice feather pattern and color that holds very very well in view.  Has only a slight rolling flash as the color is fairly constant and good glowing colorplay.  Pretty, unique natural piece!

These are 'one of a kind' pendants that have been professionally finished with perfectly polished back and sides.   Using only excellent quality Canadian ammolite and set with a custom pendant cap and bail of 925 Sterling silver

The photographs and / or video of this stone were taken with indoor lighting.  Richer and more illumination of color will show in natural sunlight

# 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  :  A189

 

We also have many other opal products on the sister site opalauctions.com look for us as verified seller 

 

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 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.                          

 

 
 
     G’Day
 
I am as excited about these gems today as when I started working with them over 15 years ago. My name is Andrew, and my fascination with opals started back in 1992. Since then I have been involved with cutting, crafting and selling these ‘little Aussie beauties’ and the years have seen me work for several multi national companies.
 
Personally, I have only ever mined opal for fun, as a hobby, with friends and associates who own and work leases in western Queensland and Lightning Ridge areas.  These products for sale here are directly from them, the hard workers in the field.   
 
Should you ever feel that the product you receive is not what you expect please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. You will receive a reply within 48 hours from me or a representative from my opal family to discuss your replacement or prompt refund.
 
Best of luck with your opal and gem endeavors!
 
Andrew
 
 

 

 

More Information

Depth: 3.55 mm
Length: 49.45 mm
Weight: 18.14 Carats
Width: 12.75 mm

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