Accento Ruso Ammonita
Product Description
The Accento Ruso Ammonita features an incredible matching pair of Russian ammonite fossils from the Jurassic era. Russian ammonites are extremely rare and covered in pyrite, producing a metallic finish. Ammonites roamed the Earth 165 million years ago. Today’s squid is the descendant of the ammonite, but cannot compare to this mysterious creature's craftsmanship.
Brenda Houston’s bespoke tables showcase extraordinary examples of natural history. Guided by her years of experience, and the special expertise of her sources, she chooses only Grade-A minerals, the “best of the best.”
Product Details
- ColorsCaramel, Gold
- Materials
Fossil Mounted On Bronze Base
- Measurements
12"Dia x 23"H
- OriginUnited States
— Hand-Forged Bronze Table Base
— One Of A Kind
About the Designer
Brenda traces her minerals passion to a childhood obsession with pearls. Growing up in Dallas and summering in San Diego, she requested one for every birthday, graduation and holiday. “Each pearl was a different color and shape. No two were alike; the variations were endless, and each time I looked, I saw something new.” That discernment led her into visual merchandising, a career that began at Bloomingdales and continued at Barneys New York and I. Magnin. Among the brands she conveyed through visual display were Issey Miyake, Giorgio Armani and Donna Karan, until a shark-diving accident in Palau precipitated a pause. After two years of rehabilitation, she began designing jewelry store interiors, first for Bailey Banks & Biddle, and then for David Yurman.
Some of the minerals Brenda incorporates into her pieces are more than one hundred million years old. She marvels at the juxtaposition between the rocks’ rugged, nondescript exterior and the gleaming luster within. “You never know exactly what to expect before a rock is sliced open,” she notes; “it’s a surprise every time.” The serendipitous aspect of working this way is key to its attraction for her. “Only after cutting it do you know if there is beauty inside; a door magically opening to a whole new world.” Once the interior section is visible, she lets the unique veining, color and silhouette of the cross-section suggest what the slab will ultimately become.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityContiguous United States
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Shipping PolicyWhite Glove Delivery
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White Glove Charges$199.00 first item / $199.00 each additional ?White glove service includes delivery into the room of choice with removal of packaging. White glove service does NOT include assembly IF the item requires it.
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Ship In5-7 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
Size Chart
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