Ammolite- It is a rare and valuable opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral that makes up nacreous pearls. It is one of the three biogenic gemstones, the other two being amber and pearl.1 In 1981, Ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation, the same year commercial mining of Ammolite began. In 2004 it was designated the official gemstone of the Province of Alberta.

Mammoth Ivory- Buried by glaciers during the last ice age, this ivory has taken on beautiful patterns and colors from the arctic soil and makes an extraordinary alternative to protected elephant ivory.
Master artisans meticulously carve mammoth ivory and handcraft sterling silver to create breathtaking designs inspired by wildlife and Northwest native art.
Natural Beauty from Ages Past, these Carvings are of the highest quality, valued as both an adornment and an heirloom of lasting worth.
Whole Tusks are never destroyed to make jewelry, so as to ensure future generations can enjoy the treasure left behind by this unique animal.

Mother of Pearl- The name is aptly given to the lustrous pearly lining of the shells of pearl-bearing mollusks.

When polished it is similar in appearance to pearl and is extensively used for cutlery handles, buttons, buckles and other small ornamental objects. It has always been a favorite for the creation of ornaments, especially of a religious nature such as crucifixes and statuettes.

In the East it is used as an inlay for the walls and furniture of mosques.

Turquoise- In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. It really does have the right to be called a 'gemstone of the peoples'. The oldest evidence for this claim was found in Egypt, where grave furnishings with turquoise inlay were discovered, dating from approximately 3000 B.C.. In the ancient Persian kingdom, the sky-blue gemstones were earlier worn round the neck or wrist as protection against unnatural death. If they changed colour, the wearer was thought to have reason to fear the approach of doom. Meanwhile, it has been discovered that the turquoise certainly can change colour, but that this is not necessarily a sign of impending danger. The change can be caused by the light, or by a chemical reaction brought about by cosmetics, dust or the acidity of the skin.

Baltic Sea Amber-
Fortunately for new amber enthusiasts, amber from the Baltic states is more widely available on the market than it was in previous years thanks to the liberalization of the economies of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The largest mine in the Baltic region is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad. Baltic amber is found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia, and occasionally washed up on the shores of the Baltic Sea as far away as Denmark, Norway, and England. Other amber sources include Myanmar (formerly Burma), Lebanon, Sicily, Mexico, Romania, Germany, and Canada.