by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Kelp and the Coral Star This colony of marine animals from the class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria has ben uniquely fashioned into a starfish shape and placed on a backdrop of Monterey Bay kelp. It is presented here in 24K gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Maple Leaf Ammonite Of all the designs on calcified marine life, the ‘Maple Leaf’ or “Fern Leaf” pattern from Madagascar is perhaps the most wondrous. Dating from the Cretaceous period (120 million years ago), these shell fissures form a unique lace-like pattern and are a testament to nature’s artistry. 24K gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Pattern of the Universe Pliny the Elder (d.79AD) is believed to have named ammonites “the Horns of Ammon” after the Egyptian god Ammon (Amun). This dramatic cross section exposes the chambers where the animal lived over 400 million years ago. ‘Pattern of the Universe’ is dramatically colored and one of the original Dorée Nature pieces displaying intricate patterns formed by gusts of wind. 24K gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Perfect Shell Ammonite This deeply rippled image is of a small ammonite from Madagascar. As much as 60 million years old, this shell was uncovered in absolutely perfect condition and is presented here in 24K gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Red Russian Ammolite Ammonites became extinct at the end of the cretaceous period 65 million years ago. This exceptionally perfect ammonite fossil (Craspedodiscus) was discovered in the Volga River region of Russia. Its surface glows with the red luster of ammolite, the rarest and most expensive of all gemstones. This piece was produced with the original Dorée Nature process of allowing the varnishes to ripple with the patterns of the wind. 24K gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Soft Meditation 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 subtly colored ammonite has unusually intricate detail and is presented here in pure silver. 11″ x...
