Ammolite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. It formed over some seventy million years from the shells of ammonites, sea creatures that lived in the ancient inland sea that once covered western Canada.
Where it comes from
Gem quality ammolite is found almost nowhere else in the world. It is mined in southern Alberta, where layers of ancient seabed have kept the shells safe for millions of years.
Why it shines
Ammolite is made of aragonite, the same mineral that forms pearls. Fine layers inside the stone bend the light into a play of colour, so red, gold and green move across its surface as it turns.
Solid, never capped
Much of the ammolite sold today is a thin slice sealed under a clear cap. Every FullBO pendant is set with solid ammolite, with no cap or backing, so what you see is the gem itself.
A stone of good fortune
In feng shui, ammolite is known as a stone of prosperity, its many colours said to bring wealth, health and harmony into the home. It is a fitting gem for a house whose name, 福寶, means fortune and treasure.