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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a large deluxe 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 olive green and 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. The amber areas in this example are reminiscent of marmalade jelly, while the greenish areas are textured with tiny round voids. Oddly enough, I find the contrast between the two surfaces (& colors) to be quite attractive. I feel certain it'll make a truly exciting item of jewelry! The cab has a generously high rounded dome of 8mm, a versatile designer shape, and a glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 51x29mm
Weight: approximately 88 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Ammonite
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