Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts. Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful. Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
Ammolite is a colorful, iridescent gem created by fossilized ammonite shells! This beautiful organic gemstone is found in Southern Alberta, Canada. Ammonites were squid-like creatures with beak-shaped jaws. Ammonites became extinct approximately 66 million years ago, along with the dinosaurs! Most ammolite is green and red, while blue and violet ammolite is more rare.
This round ammolite cabochon is predominantly brown with a green and red center, somewhat resembling an eyeball! It measures approximately 12mm in diameter and weighs 5.10 carats. The ammolite has a fresh polish and is ready to be used in jewelry.
