Incredible, actual fossils called Ammonites inlaid with Ammolite, set in sterling silver with 14k gold accents, these one of a kind earrings measure 20mm by 12mm (or 3/4" by 1/2"). They are shown with sterling silver latch backs but are also available with 14k gold latch back. The 14k gold balls are solid and are 2mm in diameter.
Ammonites were sea creatures that were related to modern day squids and octopuses. One of the main differences is that they lived inside of a shell. Their shell was made from aragonite which is the same substance that pearls are made of. As they grew larger, they added chambers and the empty chambers helped them float. They were very common during the age of the dinosaur, about 425 million years ago. They died out and became extinct 66 million years ago.
Ammolite is an opal like material found along the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, in Alberta, Canada. It is a very rare substance, as it is unique to only one location worldwide. It is the fossilized and mineralized material formed from Ammonites.
These earrings will arrive in a beautiful gift box with a free polishing cloth. Like all my jewelry, they come with a lifetime warranty. If they ever need a repair, just send them to me and I will fix them and return it to you at no charge. Free gift wrapping is available, just dm me if you prefer to receive them wrapped.
