Gemstonefreak Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hello, I purchased this pendant online, and I am questioning its authenticity! It came in an ammolite korite white box. It looks just like a pendant photo I found on their website, but there's a stamp label Bronze RP at the top of the pendant. The last time I checked, they produce jewelry in silver and gold. Does the stamp mean it's made of bronze? Is this authentic ammolite? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I wouldn't hazard a guess until you get some well-focussed close-ups and more finely detailed photos posted here. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 No way to tell from the pictures alone, but here are some guesses. "Bronze RP" may denote a bronze finding plated in rhodium, that is RP, rhodium plate. From the glare in the photo the piece gives me the impression of a doublet - a thin layer of ammolite, capped with a domed rock crystal. Try looking at the stone from the side. Can you detect a clear "top" layer? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstonefreak Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Is this better? I can't seem to take good pics with my phone :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 It's lovely, much better picture.....but, you should have come to snolly's recent auction to support the Forum! You will find some ammolite links there. http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/71117-rolling-auction-to-support-the-forum-version-2017/&do=findComment&comment=798405 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I don't know anything about it, but it is very pretty! I've thought about getting one for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBB Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hey guys, i am not a English native speaker but have some fossil questions that i would like to get some answers I like ammolite as they are colorful, so my family and friend liked it too, they can be made into great jewelry I am living in malaysia, where i come from, it can sell to high prices, therefore i just want to know if it is real or can be fabricate by other method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I have seen an ebay auction selling "cultured ammolite" from India- so I assume it can be faked or duplicated some way by man. Don't know how though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Welcome to The Fossil Forum. Nice piece. It looks real and similar to all the other pieces that I have seen. Real pieces also have cracks and the linear ripples/crinkles. My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looks real to me. Ive seen a few. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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