You wear black a lot and want a necklace with a story behind it. This handmade charm necklace hangs five fossil pendants, ammonite and orthoceras, from an oxidized sterling silver chain set with black spinel and pearls.
Orthoceras were straight shelled sea creatures and ammonites their coiled relatives among the cephalopods, so the necklace pairs two shapes from ancient oceans. The oxidized sterling has a darkened finish that sets off the fossil pendants, the black spinel adds small points of shine, and the pearls soften the look. It is sturdy enough for regular wear and goes with black outfits, denim and boho styles. It was handmade in house by a member of the team and is one of a kind. It makes a thoughtful gift for a fossil lover or an August birthday, since black spinel is an August birthstone. This is the exact necklace shown.
The chain is about 20 inches long and the necklace weighs about 68 grams.
About Ammonite, Orthoceras and Black Spinel
Orthoceras was a nautiloid cephalopod with a long, straight shell; the name means straight horn, and the true genus dates to the Ordovician. Ammonites were coiled, chambered cephalopods that died out about 66 million years ago. Black spinel is a very durable gem with a brilliant shine, and spinel became an official August birthstone in 2016.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact necklace shown.
- Chain about 20" long; about 68g.
- Oxidized sterling silver chain and findings with black spinel and pearls.
- Five fossil pendants: ammonite and orthoceras.
- Handmade.
- The oxidized finish is intentional; polishing cloths can remove it.
- Remove before swimming or bathing.
- Photos show the actual piece.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
