ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
model wearing ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
process photo of ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
model wearing ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks
process photo of ammonite with embedded turquoise earrings in silver and gold on gold hooks

Captured® Turquoise Ammonite Drop Earrings

$1,640.00
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Fossilized ammonites embedded with bright turquoise and Captured® in 18k gold bimetal hang from 14k gold ear wires. Elemental and bold.

Made to order and will ship in 2-3 weeks.

18k gold/silver bimetal, 14k gold, turquoise inlayed ammonite.
1 3/4 inch length, 5/8 inch wide.

For collectors who prefer flexibility when buying pieces priced $2500 and up, arrangements for 2-4 payment installments are available. Contact Hilary to discuss options. 

About the stone: Turquoise

From far reaching cultures such as those of ancient Egypt, China, and Native American Tribes, Turquoise has been treasured for millennia. Turquoise only forms in dry barren regions where copper-rich groundwater seeps down and reacts with minerals containing phosphorus and aluminum. Whether a clear field of striking color or the unique patterns of matrix, it's a stone with clear presence.

Type
Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate
Mohs hardness
5–6
Colors & varieties
Sky blue to green; Persian (even, matrix-free blue), Royston (golden-brown matrix)
Origins
Iran (Nishapur), United States (Nevada, Arizona), China, Egypt (Sinai, historic)
Birthstone
December
Anniversary
11th
Care
Turquoise can be damaged by acids, and it can be discolored by certain chemicals, cosmetics and even skin oils or perspiration. It’s safe to clean turquoise jewelry with warm, soapy water, but it should never be cleaned with steam or ultrasonic cleaners. Heat or solvents can damage the treated surfaces on some turquoise.
About the stone: Ammonite

A spiral shell from Jurassic seas up to 200 million years ago, now mineralized in stone and sometimes set with turqoise or other contrasting stones. The name honors Ammon, the ram-horned Egyptian god. Each spiral is a logarithmic curve older than the Rockies. A modern link to the past.

Type
Fossil (aragonite and calcite shell)
Mohs hardness
≈4
Colors & varieties
Earthy browns and grays; sometimes inlaid with turquoise; iridescent forms known as ammolite
Origins
Madagascar, Morocco, Canada (Alberta)
Care
Clean with a damp, soft, lint-free cloth or a delicate makeup brush. If necessary, use a tiny amount of warm water with mild, non-abrasive soap. Avoid immersing the jewelry in water or using ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or steamers, as these can severely damage the stone
CAPTURED

The CAPTURED Collection

Hilary's signature setting: stones accentuated by hand-formed frames of precious metals, held uniquely with elegant crossbars and ball rivets. Unconventional and original, yet classic design. One of a kind pieces to accentuate your discerning style.