925 Sterling Silver Canadian Triangular Natural Ammonite Earrings

Product Description Earrings Natural Ammonite Size: 16 x 9.5mm Color: Iridescent Origin: Canada 925 Sterling Silver Ammonite is an ancient marine creature's fossil, having lived in oceans approximately 65 million to 340 million years ago. It was formed through 70 million years of geological transformation (classified as an organic gemstone alongside pearls and amber). In 1908, a member of a Canadian geological survey team first discovered the existence of mineralized ammonite fossils in Alberta. In 1962, jewelry made with ammonite was exhibited at the Nanton Gem Show, marking the first recorded instance of ammonite being used in jewelry, thus entering the realm of fine gems. In 1967, Ammonite was first introduced and promoted as a specific name. Prior to this, it was known as "Calcentine" and "Korite." In 1981, the International Colored Gemstone Association officially recognized Ammonite as a gemstone, one of the three significant new gem discoveries worldwide. Ammonite is scattered across the globe, with southern Canada and Montana in the United States being its primary sources. Only the finest ammonites from southern Alberta, Canada, are considered gemstones. It is also Canada's national gemstone. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ammonite Treatment Casting Resin After carefully removing the colorless parts of freshly unearthed ammonite, resin is applied. This method preserves the stone's original shape, often resulting in products with unique, irregular contours. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Read Carefully ♡ As these are natural stones, each piece will have slight variations in color, hue, pattern, shape, and size. ♡ The photos are of the actual items. ♡ Natural stones may contain internal fractures and inclusions. ♡ Please place your order only after understanding and accepting the characteristics of natural stones. ♡ Due to environmental factors and individual computer monitor settings, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. We appreciate your understanding. ♡ We do not accept returns based on subjective perceptions of image differences. Please accept these conditions before placing your order. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ | Care and Maintenance | - Wipe clean after wearing and store in a pouch or box to prevent oxidation. - Perfume can cause sterling silver to tarnish. Wait a few minutes after applying perfume before wearing jewelry. - Avoid wearing jewelry in swimming pools or hot springs, as sulfur and disinfectant components can cause silver to discolor. - Over time, sterling silver may oxidize. You can gently polish it with a silver polishing cloth or even a small amount of toothpaste at home.