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Vivid Ammolite Unity - Gemstones of the Radiant Collection
In celebration of the upcoming winter season, KORITE has decided to spotlight our most recent collection, inspired by festive gathering seasons with the warmth of garnet & citrine gemstones, paired exquisitely with the majesty of genuine Canadian Ammolite.  What makes...
KORITE's Newest Ammolite Collection | Starlight
The team at KORITE has been hard at work behind the scenes collaborating with industry experts and esteemed designers to launch a collection of new 18K gold Ammolite jewellery pieces for Winter 2021. The team is excited to announce three...
Canadian Ammolite at Golden Hour
When you’re wearing an Ammolite ring, every hour feels like golden hour. Regardless of if its gold plated, 14K or 18K gold, the Ammolite in your ring will shine brightest in the setting sun! To prove this, the KORITE marketing...
Visiting the KORITE Mine
A Trip to the KORITE Mine + Limited Edition Treasures! Join KORITE on a tour of our mine, just outside of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada! From this mine, KORITE sources the majority of the world’s Ammolite gemstones, for use in our...
Weinman Collection - Spotlight
For this collection spotlight, KORITE is showcasing our gorgeous Victorian-inspired pieces designed by New York jeweller Bob Weinman! The Weinman collection, also known as the ‘New Vintage’ collection is a love letter to the opulence and grandeur of Victorian &...
Seely Collection - Spotlight
KORITE is happy to present a showcase on our esteemed and sought-after Seely collection, designed by none other than renowned jewelry designer Martha Seely!  The Seely collection spans a stunning range of modern pendants, rings and earrings, featuring some of...
Celebrating Ammolite on Canada Day
Ammolite is Canada’s Gemstone – One of Nature’s Rarest Gems. As beautiful as it is scarce, its iridescent colours glow with the beauty of the rainbow, and each Ammolite Gem is unique in its brilliance, colour, and pattern.
Mosasaur Bite Marks on our Canadian Ammonites
The KORITE team has uncovered Ammonites with distinct markings on the outer surface. Some believe these marks to be visible impressions of the Ammonites biggest predator; The Mosasaur. Alternatively, some paleontologists think they could be scrapes from small, marine snails called Limpets who were thought to attach themselves to the Ammonite Shell.
What’s the Difference: 5 Gemstone Varietals and How to Differentiate Between Them
For centuries, people have been awed by the stunning qualities of gemstones and precious metal jewellery; human instinct is naturally drawn towards the sparkle and shine of uniquely designed necklaces, rings, earrings and other distinct items, designed with a remarkable array...
It’s Not Just a Gemstone
22 JUN  315 Ammolite is a remarkable gemstone unique in its qualities, colours and Feng Shui properties. Across the globe, Ammolite is commended for both its Feng Shui energy and its healing properties; it has been proven to help awaken the spirit and...
Ammonite Fossils: Ancient Beauty, Modern Luxury
Discover the timeless allure of Ammonite fossils and Ammolite gemstones. From their origins in prehistoric oceans to their transformation into modern luxury jewellery, explore how these natural treasures embody Earth’s history, resilience, and breathtaking beauty.
Korite featured in Canadian Jeweller Magazine
This summer our good friends at Canadian Jeweller Magazine published an incredible article about the Ammolite gem, and what we do here at Korite. Author, Karen Rudolph Durrie, extensively covered our history, environmental commitment, craftsmanship and worldwide distribution, through her...
Introducing Korite Ammonite’s Exquisite Collection of One of a Kind Hand Specimens
Korite is excited to have recently launched our hand specimens for sale on our website. These unique pieces of Ammonite fossil are over 71 million years old, emerging from ancient marine sediment that was once at the bottom of the Bearpaw Sea....
Back to School with Korite
Summer is winding down, and in no time, we will be welcoming crisp autumn mornings and multicoloured leaves falling from the trees. As kids and parents everywhere are savouring the final days of August and preparing to go back to...
Vibrant Nostalgia – Korites Color Spectrum Association with Canadian Landscapes
Summertime is here, the sun is shining, and flowers are in bloom. At Korite, we are inspired by the bright blooms and exquisite terrain of the summer months in Canada. After months of cold, snow and many grey days, our...
Will insurance cover it? Understanding jewellery insurance
Jewellery is said to last a lifetime until your ring falls down the drain while you’re cleaning up after supper, or a thief swipes a valuable piece from your home or a hotel room on holidays. Unfortunately, accidents happen and...
Our Ammolite jewellery presented at the Sainte Marie Aux Mines Show
This weekend Korite is excited to be exhibiting at the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Mineral & Gem Show, hosted at the new Osmont Pavilion in France. We are looking forward to sharing our gems alongside our booth partner and very good friend, Dr...
Korite Pendants: Pairing and wearing your perfect pendant
Ammolite gemstones will enchant you like bright, delicate, exquisite pendants. Celebrated for their mystical assets of healing, prosperity and energy, Korite Ammolite Pendants are an asset to all jewellery collections.Set in gold, silver and/or diamonds, Korite pendants add a beautiful...
How to style Korite Ammolite Earrings
At Korite, we understand that pairing jewellery can be challenging. So we wanted to offer you a few quick tips on how to style ammolite, to prevent hours of Pinterest scrolling and google researching. Our first pairing blog will uncover...
What We Do – Ammolite
Ammolite – Semi-Precious Gemstone Did you know that Ammolite is one of three uniquely declared semi-precious gemstones named in the last 300 years? Dating back over seventy-one million years, Ammolite originates from a crustaceous shell. It is an iridescent, nacreous layer...
The Healing Properties of Ammolite
By happening upon this blog, we are assuming you have an understanding of what Ammolite is and what we do here at Korite. If you are not, we will do a quick review; Ammolite is a semi-precious gemstone that is...