Behold the dazzling colors of an iridescent ammonite (Placenticeras intercalare)! A relative of today’s squids, this ammonite lived some 80 million years ago near what is now Alberta, Canada. This fossil’s spectacular coloration is the result of millions of years of high temperatures and pressures. As these forces acted on nacre in this ammonite’s shell, it was transformed into a gemstone known as an ammolite. Along with amber and pearl, ammolite is one of only a handful of gems made by living organisms. You can spot this rare specimen in the Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core in the Museum’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation!
STICKERS ARE HERE!!! Check out these bad boys! Reused the anomalocaris design because it's popular for the keychains. The gorgo turned out a bit small (I didn't orient the file so the 2" side would be the largest one like the others, that's on me!) so it'll be discounted! Very pleased with how they turned out though. I hope you all enjoy!
So I was so busy shopping the artists I like that I forgot about my own sale. Ooops! So just in case you're looking for some unusual and sometimes somewhat nerdy jewelry for gifts or for yourself for surviving the year...
Ammolite is a truly unique gemstone found almost exclusively in southern Alberta, Canada. It is formed from the fossilized (opalized) shells of ammonites.
These Ammonite Fossils are around 102-110 million years old. Metaphysically, they symbolize evolution and change. They are a great example of sacred geometry in nature.
Here is the finished artwork featuring the second little dragon I colored a few weeks ago. Now with added bibbles! This piece is called Champion Flammae.
The dragon is Prismacolor pencil over watercolor, with gel pen detailing. It has a ball-chain with an ammolite doublet in its hands.
In the lower-layer background, there is all kinds of stuff: Upper left corner has metal ornaments, Swarovski crystals, and glitter paper. Along the right edge are sardonyx beads (probably color-treated) and metal embellishments. The lower left has a papercut shape that I painted, and there are tiny Swarovski crystals. The lower left corner and part of the bottom edge has a fuze-glass bauble, red coral square cabochons, and acrylic shiny bits.