Description
The Ammonite fossil necklace is unique. The fossil is approximately 240 million years old, but unfortunately, it is now extinct. Ammonites are invertebrates, which means they don’t have a backbone. Ammonites are close relatives of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish but unrelated to the Nautilus shell; even though they are similar in shape, they are unrelated.
The journey of the Ammonite was a long and dark one; as a result, the fossil naturally has a prehistoric appearance. Not having seen the light of day for millions of years seems inconceivable. To be brought out into the light of day and set in a piece of wearable jewellery seems equally incredible.
The strand of Onyx beads has two gemstones set in nine-carat yellow gold: an Amethyst and a Garnet. Both gems are cabochon cut, which means they are domed on the top and flat on the back. The silver frame holding the fossil has been oxidized, and the black setting is in keeping with the necklace’s prehistoric nature.
The Ammonite fossil necklace is collectable simply because of the rarity of such a fossil. Rarely do they have the same internal crystal formation and ironstone skeletal-like structure. However, collectors have Ammonite fossils, which some offer for sale.
