If you're looking for a fresh and innovative gift idea or even an unusual artifact to beautify your home, then the merchandise at Silver City Mercantile is just what you're looking for.
One of Banff, Alberta's latest offerings, this gallery which also doubles as a remarkable gift store, features unconventional jewelry and centerpieces crafted by over seventy Canadian and local artisans. The jewelry collection features Ammolite designs in gold and silver, which range from casual and contemporary, to elegant and timeless patterns. There is also the regularly updated Special Collection, which features one-of-a-kind pieces, which are sure to set you apart at any social do. The Rockshop line, as it is more popularly known, includes an eclectic collection of bracelets, earrings and neckpieces in mélanges of White Topaz, Titanium, Amethysts and even Russian Chariote.
The shop also features an impressive array of fossils. Here, you can find anything from a pre-historic cave bear tooth, to the remains of fish that were native to the waters of Wyoming and Utah about 50 million years ago. You can also find the coveted Spetarian Egg which dates back to more than 70 million years ago. These mud balls, which comprise of decomposing sea life killed by volcanic eruptions, were formed on account of chemical reactions in the volcanic sediments around them. The balls cracked under the forces of pressure and time and developed seven rifts branching out in different directions, tracing a beautiful pattern on them. You can also buy a huge polished amethyst point, or a rock crystal tea - lite holder which glows in the dark, to brighten up your living room.
The shop also offers a collection of ancient bones and Oreodont fossils. For the uninitiated, Oreodonts are ancient relatives of the pigs and are also related to the camel family. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply a connoisseur of beauty, you're sure to find the Silver City Mercantile in Banff a veritable treasure trove.
For further information and to browse through the online catalogue, you can refer to the website http://www.silvercitymercantile.com . Queries can also be directed to (403) 760-4452.
Silver City Mercantile
7 201 Banff Av.
Banff, AB, Canada
