WHOLE AMMONITE PENDANTS $79 Sterling Silver Fossil Jewelry STARBORN CREATIONS

Description: Ammonites are one of the most widely known and recognized of all fossils. Ammonites belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives: the Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, and Nautilus. While some Ammonites date from as far back as around 240 million years ago, their earliest ancestors date back to over 400 million years ago. Ammonites are excellent "index fossils" allowing scientists to link specific species to certain geologic time periods, up to the late Cretaceous Period, 65 million years ago. The Cretaceous Period ended with the mass extinction event [currently accepted theory involves Earth's collision with an asteroid] that seems to have been responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs, along with many other forms of life on Earth at that time, including the Ammonites! We have selected 2 whole, complete Ammonite fossils crafted into Pendants in Sterling Silver Bezel settings (completely surrounding the edges of the fossil) for this listing. There were many species of Ammonites and even after consulting with the manufacturer of these pendants, as well as investing in several hours of research on my own, I am not willing to speculate on which specific species these are. These specimens were all found in Madagascar and seem to most closely resemble Ammonites that lived between 110 and 120 million years ago. These are genuine fossils, not cast reproductions. Each fossil is individually selected for its quality, then cleaned and extracted from its surrounding rock. The fossils were then carefully polished to reveal their beautiful iridescence, not visible when the Ammonite was alive. This makes gem-quality Madagascar Ammonites highly prized. Each pendant is custom made by hand, based on the individual specimen, thus the slight variations visible in each of our pieces. The sideways flat surface of each bezel features the name STARBORN along with their shooting star logo, and is also stamped 925 to authenticate that these are Sterling Silver settings. To make this a complete gift, we also include an 18" (with a 2" extension) snake chain. The chain that is included is Sterling Silver plating over Brass, NOT solid Sterling Silver. As chain lengths and style are highly personal, it is possible to easily replace the included gift chain with a different one of your choosing, whether from your own collection or from your favorite jeweler. As much as a ruler and a quarter are included in each photo for reference, all measurements below are to the nearest 1/16th of an inch and are rounded down, NOT up. Measurements do not include any length added as a result of measuring the bail or any part of its attaching structure--it is of the outside of the setting only, from top to bottom, side to side at the widest point, and its thickest point. The listed weight of each piece does not include the chain. All photos were taken with 3 daylight, color-balanced compact fluorescent bulbs to provide even and consistent lighting results. As a result, I have NOT had to adjust the brightness or contrast of the posted photos. They do show the most accurate color and shading nuances. However, the bright "hot spots" visible around the edge of the pendant's settings, as well as on the polished surface of the fossil, are the results of reflections from these lights. All photos are pairs, showing first the front and then the back views of each pendant. Refer to the numbers in each photo. The photos of these pendants show some degree of iridescence (opalization). You WILL see this in your chosen pendant when you receive it, handle it, and turn it from side to side, although this is not always as obvious when viewed (or photographed) straight on. These are truly spectacular pieces and that is why they were mounted as whole specimens and not cut or halved. The iridescent reds, oranges, yellows and greens give these pieces a life of their own...all over again! 1) 15/16" X 3/4" X 5/16" - 5.0 grams 2) 15/16" X 3/4" X 5/16" - 5.5 grams After deciding which item you want, be sure to include a note (with your purchase, if possible) through ebay, stating which numbered specimen you prefer. The above pictures are of the actual item that you will receive. You may want to include a second choice in case someone else's order comes in first. This is because I usually leave the photos of a sold specimen in the listing after a customer receives that item. This way, the specimen and the photo can be compared to be certain that you are satisfied. All orders will be honored in the order in which payment is received. If no numbered preference is included, we will pick out what we feel is the best choice available at that time. STARBORN jewelry purchases are NOT eligible for our usual, multi-item postage refund, since the cost of postage is NOT figured in to the final selling price. We cover the cost of postage as our way of saying Thank You for your fine jewelry purchase. You can combine this with other non-STARBORN items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped, not including any STARBORN items. This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items. International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount on all non-STARBORN purchases WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT (which will ALWAYS help you to save on shipping for ALL multi-item international purchases) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center in Kentucky, USA, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or any other import charges. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE with our GUARANTEE! We have tried to present as clear a picture and description of each item as possible. However, if you are not happy with your decision, you can either exchange or return your STARBORN purchase, no questions asked, within 30 days of receiving it, as long as it is still in new, unaltered/undamaged condition, and returned with any/all accompanying paperwork or certification. Buyer is responsible for postage, both ways in the event of an exchange, and for return postage in the event of a return. All refunds on returns will be minus our original postage costs. Any questions? Contact me.

Price: 79 USD

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-03-09T08:24:37.000Z

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