Alberta's Ammolite Heritage and The World's Rarest Gem
Ammolite is a rare and valuable gemstone that is cut from the fossilized shells of extinct sea creatures called ammonites that is an interesting and exotic part of Alberta's heritage. These mollusks existed alongside the dinosaurs and went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period around 65 million years ago. Ammolite is found only in the Bearpaw Formation in Alberta, Canada, along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Ammolite is a biogenic gemstone, which means it is made of fossilized nacre (mother-of-pearl) of ancient ammonites and consists primarily of aragonite, the same mineral found in pearls.
Ammolite is known for its iridescent, rainbow-like colors that come from light refracting off the layers of minerals in the gemstone. The quality and value of ammolite is determined by the intensity of the colors, the size and shape of the gemstone, and the pattern of the iridescence. Ammolite can have a wide range of colors including green, blue, red, purple, and orange and can also display a play-of-color similar to opals.
Ammolite is a relatively new gemstone, first introduced to the market in 1981. It has gained popularity due to its rarity, beauty, and interesting backstory.
There are a few key facts when learning all about ammolite:
Ammolite is a rare and valuable gemstone primarily found in Alberta, Canada.
It is made of the fossilized shells of extinct ammonite sea creatures and is a biogenic gemstone.
Ammolite is known for its iridescent, rainbow-like colors and can range in color from green to blue to red to purple and orange.
The quality and value of ammolite is determined by the intensity and pattern of its iridescence, as well as the size and shape of the gemstone.
Due to its rarity and limited supply, ammolite is considered a collector's item and can be quite valuable.
One of the world's pre-eminent mine to market ammolite corporations is the GEMXX Corporation. A publicly traded, mine to market gemstone and jewelry producer with global reach that owns mining resources, production facilities, and operating assets. GEMXX controls each stage of its production including gemstone production, jewelry manufacturing and global distribution.
GEMXX has the capacity to produce more top quality finished Ammolite than any Ammolite producer. The company’s world class gemstone cutters and jewelry designers are continuously leading the Ammolite industry in new and exciting directions.
Their management team is made up of the industry's leading experts with a combined total of 160 years of Ammolite gemstone and jewelry business experience.
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