Red Iridescent Ammonite - Madagascar Plate Length: 3

Plate Length: 3

Many people are familiar with the beauty of its purple hues

Pendant Length: 16 mm

This lovely pendant is set in sterling silver

You will receive the necklace pictured

Red Iridescent Ammonite - Madagascar Plate Length: 3The Cleoniceras sp. of ammonites has gained popularity over the years. Many collectors enjoy the brilliant flashes of color that are showcased on its shell. These iridescent colors are caused by light reflecting off layers of fossilized aragonite. The most highly prized specimens are excavated from the Bearpaw Formation in Alberta, Canada. These creatures lived during the Cretaceous Period, specifically around 110 million years ago. Ammonites are an