Crystalised Fossil Shell

Description

This stunning shell has been fossilised in a crystaline matrix. The quartz druzy sparkles with yellows and clear sea green. The spiral turret of the shell is clearly visible also. The back of this stunning fossil shows beautiful filigree silverwork inside the solid silver frame. To finish the piece, a .3 carat white topaz highlight is set within a filigree hinged bail. 

Dimensions: 75mm

Frame: Sterling Silver

Highlight: White topaz 0.3ct 2mm

Genus: unknown, class gastropod 

Age: Cretaceous +95,000,000 years

Locality: India