|
|
|
Description
|
|
|
~
Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a large, impressive cabochon cut from a fossil ammonite, from Madagascar. The species is Cleoniceras madagascariense, and I'm told it lived hundreds of millions of years ago. This golden amber colored cab has a strong suture pattern of growth events which can be seen as white lines, roughly resembling the shape of oak leaves. Those interlocking sutures are thought to have allowed the living ammonite to withstand the immense pressure of the underwater depths. This example is beautifully gemmy, reminiscent of marmalade jelly, with a couple of sparkling crystal-lined pockets on the back toward one side. There is a bit of the original MOP nacre that gleams bright red at certain angles, visible at the lower right corner of the face-on photo. No doubt it'll make a fascinating piece of jewelry! The cab has a high rounded dome of 6mm, a softly pillowed designer 'keystone' shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 39x29 mm
Weight: approximately 60 carats
Price: Sold
Current gemstone offerings $62.00
 ammonite
|
|
|
