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Popular gemstones and cabochons:
Amazonite
Parrot Wing quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm
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Fossils are wondrous things--the bodies of ancient creatures who lived hundreds of millions of years ago. In most fossils, the boney parts of the animals--shells or skeletons--were trapped in sediments and were replaced by minerals, as though they slowly turned to stone. Most fossils are too large and cumbersome to become jewelry, but through careful searching, I am now able to offer fossil cabochons that will add interest and mystery to your jewelry designs. Picasso Ammonite Ammonites Ammonite Negatives Turitella Agate Orthoceros Bristlecone Pine Oolite Dinosaur Bone Fossilized Animal Shells Other Fossil Gems Picasso Ammonite Anyone familiar with the great
artist's work will immediately understand how this stone got its name--It's
Nature imitating the drawings of Pablo Picasso! Imported from Morocco, these stunning pieces are immediate attention-grabbers. Note that
some of them come pre-drilled for instant pendants. The spiral shells are
ammonites, an ancient relative of today's nautilus and squids. The bullet-shaped
fossils are most likely an ammonite viewed from the side. Be sure to
click on the photos to see the wonderful designs better. Note: Cabs
have polished fronts and satin-finished backs. All drilled pendants are polished
on both sides.
FS249 $95.00 Sorry, Sold!
FS250 $80.00
FS251 $68.50 Sorry, Sold!
FS80 $48.50
FS160 $44.00
FS258 $52.00
These are just so beautiful!
FS261 $78.00 Sorry, Sold!
FS263 $120.00
FS264 $62.00 Sorry, Sold!
FS153 $80.00
FS149 $42.00 Sorry, Sold!
Pyritized
Ammonite Negatives
Ammonite Negatives without findings:
Part of Wyoming was covered by an ancient saltwater sea, and in the Cretaceous
period, gastropods (snails) called Turretillas made a living. They had
elongated, chambered shells, which make up the pattern in this stone. The back
of these pieces are matt-finished with more Turretillas visible.
FS184 $27.50
FS186 $32.00
FS189 $38.50 Sorry, Sold!
FS190 $46.00
FS193 $39.50
Orthoceros was a "straight" celphalopod, an ancient ancestor of today's squid. They arose in the Late Cambrian and had eyes, jaws, and a sophisticated nervous system. They lived in saltwater seas and fed on plankton. The chambered skeleton of this creature makes for a beautiful design. I bought these from a dealer who carries only Moroccan fossils. These were cut and polished in Africa (probably without electricity), and as such have a unusual shape--I would call it "fusiform," or fish-shaped. The backs do have a flat plane, but the sides, top, and bottom taper to a narrow edge. Their different, almost wild, feel is pleasing in its own way. My guess is that the various patterns denote different species. They are really fascinating. Please note: I am offering some as drilled pendants, and others are undrilled. Polished all sides.
FS107 $46.00
FS110 $42.00
FS115 $37.50
FS122 $34.50
FS120 $34.00 Sorry, Sold!
FS118 $34.00 reg. $44.00
Bristlecone Pine Forest Oolite Oolite describes a sedimentary rock formed with ooids (meaning "egglike")--spherical grains in concentric layers. These are from an ancient bristlecone pine forest. Unpolished backs.
FS144 $37.50
FS52 $42.00
This is the actual bone from dinosaurs, completely mineralized. The differing colors are due to varying mineral content of the soils in which the bones were found. The darker lines show the actual internal "spongey" structure of the bone itself. Too Cool! Remember to click on the photos to see details.
FS17 $61.00 Sorry, Sold!
FS3 $34.00
I call this the "new old black." These pieces seem to be relatively soft, and the thinner ones are mounted on mother-of-pearl backs (making them doublets) to protect them. Their varying textures are very seductive. Click on photos to enlarge.
FS31 $34.00
FS32 $28.50
Giant Armadillo Scute Florida
FS64 $66.00
See our spectacular Pyritized Ammonites on our second page of: More Fossil Gems. Previous page: Fordite General information and directory: Designer Gems To check what you've put in your shopping cart, click:
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