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Ammonite cab ~
Offered here is a 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 suture pattern of growth events which can be seen as whitish 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 gemmy example is translucent, reminiscent of the amber shades of marmalade jelly. No doubt it'll make an intriguing item of jewelry! The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 6mm, a versatile designer shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 44x32mm
Weight: approximately 64 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Ammonite
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