Ammonite Fossil Shell Necklace

Authentic ammonite fossil necklace.

This gorgeous necklace features a natural ammonite fossil. Ammonite fossils, also known as snakestones, have an easily identifiable spiral-form shell, that makes it some of the most well-known and wanted fossils to have. This necklace showcases a cut and polished ammonite fossil shell that lived in Madagascar in the Cretaceous period approximately 100 million years ago. If you are looking for a shell or seashell necklace with meaning, the ammonite fossil is definitely one of the best options available.

Ammonites are shelled cephalopods that lived over 60 million years ago. The ammonite fossils featured in this necklace are from the Cretaceous period, so they lived around 100 million years ago. The ammonite on this necklace is carved from a rock, cut in half so you can see the beautiful center of the fossil, and then carefully polished to create a radiant surface tone to the fossil shell. Every ammonite shell used in this necklace has a creamy brown color, ranging from light toffee to dark coffee, often a mix of many shades of brown, yellow, and red.

In medieval times, ammonites were called snakestones because of their close resemblance to a curled-up snake. Early greek people believed ammonites to be sacred stones, associating them with Jupiter Ammon, the horned god. The Greeks named the stones Cornu Ammonis - horns of Ammon - where the modern world derives the fossil's current name, ammonite.

The ammonite fossil is also recognized in the spiritual world as a source of positive and healthy energy. The spiral shape of the shell is thought to filter negative energy from its surroundings and release fresh, positive energy. Maybe there is something mystical about a fossil that has spent millions of years in the ground, absorbing the earth's energies.

Overall, if you are after a beautiful shell necklace, the ammonite fossil is by far one of the best choices you can make. You can wear the necklace alone, or you can mix and match it with your other favorite pieces. Each fossil is 100% natural and unique.

• Anti-allergic material
• Waterproof - doesn't lose color
• Color: Silver (polished)
• Chain material: Copper
• Pendant: Cut & polished ammonite shell fossil (Madagascar, Cretaceous period, ~100 million years old)
• Ammonite size: 3.7 x 2.7 x 0.7cm / 1.46 x 1.06 x 0.28" (this is only a close estimate size - each fossil has its own unique size)
• Chain length: 46cm / 18"
• Weight: 10-20g
• Each pendant is unique due to natural fossil variations
• The model wears the ammonite fossil with a 1mm 46cm sterling silver curb chain