This amazing and unusual fossil agate has been aptly named Dragon Scale Agate or Snakeskin Agate. I was able to find one small cabochon of this rare gem during the world renowned Tucson Gem Shows that take place each spring.
Snakeskin Agate:
——-“Fossilized Wrasse.
Fossilized palate (upper tooth grinding plate) of an ancient reef-dwelling wrasse fish. A reef dwelling fish found around the world with incredibly strong teeth which they use to pull mollusks and barnacles off the rocks, it the large plate in the back of the throat that crush shells and allow them to digest the food. It is these plates that were found fossilized on the Madura Island of Indonesia.
The industrious Indonesian's have discovered that when ground down these fossil have a beautiful pattern not unlike snake skin. This material is extremely rare and rough is pretty much "Unobtainium".——-
Set in Argentium sterling silver, the wide band is deeply embossed with a fitting pattern for this piece.
Completely hand fabricated.
-one of a kind
-size 9
-Argentium sterling silver
-Priority Mail is included.
All items will be sent with a signature requirement- if you do not want this service please send me a note at checkout, but please understand that I cannot refund an unsigned for package if it has been lost to parcel bandits. shipping is included
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Why Argentium Sterling Silver?
Purer:
Argentium sets new purity standards for silver. Argentium is always purer than traditional sterling silver.
Natural Beauty:
Plating is prone to wear and tear and is commonly used on silver items to give the temporary illusion of purity. Argentium is the natural color of pure silver through and through.
Brighter:
Argentium silver is brighter than platinum, white gold and traditional sterling silver. It is the whitest of them all.
Longer lasting shine:
Argentium silver is low maintenance, easy to care for and simple to keep clean.
Responsible:
Argentium guarantees traceability of its raw silver. It is certified that Argentium is produced using only recycled silver.
ARGENTIUM® is a registered trademark of Argentium International Limited. Quail Hill Design LLC is a licensed member of the Argentium Silver Guild.All items will be sent with a signature requirement- if you do not want this service please send me a note at checkout, but please understand that I cannot refund an unsigned for package if it has been lost to parcel bandits.
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