Premium Natural Ammolite Rough Gemstone Pieces
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Ammolite rough – one of the world’s rarest and most captivating organic gemstones. These authentic, untreated rough specimens showcase vibrant iridescent colors that shift dramatically with light, sourced exclusively from the Bearpaw Formation in Southern Alberta, Canada.
Key Highlights:
• Official Gemstone Status: Recognized as the official gemstone of the Province of Alberta, Canada (designated in 2022), and previously of the City of Lethbridge (2007). Ammolite also holds international recognition as an organic gemstone by the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) since 1981.
• Unique Origin as a Fossil: Ammolite is not merely a gemstone but a preserved fossil – the iridescent, gem-quality aragonite layer from the shells of extinct ammonite mollusks.
• Geological Age: Formed during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 71–75 million years ago, in the ancient Bearpaw Sea that once covered parts of North America.
These rough pieces are ideal for collectors, lapidary artists, or custom jewelry creation. Each specimen displays natural dragon-skin patterns and fiery play-of-color (often reds, greens, blues, and rarer purples), making them true treasures from Earth’s prehistoric past.
Limited availability – ethically sourced and 100% natural. Perfect for adding a piece of Canadian geological history to your collection!
each piece is between a half inch to 1 inch
15 to 28 mm
