by billhz | Oct 20, 2015 | Earth
Silver Turbo Shell The earliest discovered Turbo species was from the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. Considered among the world’s most beautiful shells, this shimmering piece, a gastropod from the coastal waters of South Africa, is recreated here in pure silver. 11″ x...
by billhz | Oct 20, 2015 | Earth
Center of the Universe An exquisite ammonite from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. One of only two large Dorée Nature pieces fashioned from four pieces seamed together. 22″ x...
by billhz | Oct 19, 2015 | Earth
The Triad A rare ammonite dating back to 60+ million years ago is recreated with its delicate pattern and intricate detail. 3 pieces are combined here each a in different precious metal: pure silver, real copper and 24K gold. Can be hung together either horizontally or vertically. individually 11″ x 14″ TRIAD 11″x 42″...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Ancient Ammonite This cross section of an ancient and extinct cephalopod is a nearly perfect specimen. Dating from Devonian period through the lower Jurassic, this soft and elegant ammonite is presented here in 24K gold. 11″ x 14″...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Bedrock Ammolite This rare Speetoniceras ammonite from Russia is shown still encased in its sedimentary bedrock. Over the millennia the exterior of this ancient spiraling shell has been compressed into ammolite, the rarest and most valuable gemstone on earth. This particular ammolite surface is believed to display every color in the visible light spectrum. This is one of the few remaining original Dorée Nature pieces that used actual wind patterns to create ripples on the surface of the glass. 24K gold 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Golden Cathedral Reminiscent of the ceiling in a European cathedral, this gold mineralized Orthospinates (Cretaceous Period, 100 million yeas ago) is a deeply meditative piece. Originally from Madagascar, it is presented here in 24k gold. 11″ x...
