Orthoceras Teardrop Fossil Drop Pendant with Silver Tone Bail - Moroccan Fossil Necklace Charm

Wear a piece of the ancient sea. This teardrop pendant shows the long, cone-shaped shell of an orthoceras, a straight-shelled relative of the nautilus, set in polished dark stone and finished with a silver-tone bail.

Each pendant measures about 29 to 32 millimeters long and 17 to 19 millimeters wide, a comfortable everyday size. The fossil comes from Morocco, where these straight-shelled cephalopods are found in large numbers. It is a real conversation piece and a great gift for fossil fans, science teachers and anyone who loves natural history. Because every fossil is unique, the pattern of the shell on your pendant will be one of a kind.

About Orthoceras

Orthoceras, whose name means 'straight horn', was an extinct nautiloid cephalopod with a long, straight shell. Nautiloids are an ancient lineage related to the modern nautilus. Many decorative Moroccan fossils sold as orthoceras are closely related straight-shelled orthoceratoids.

Additional Details

• You receive 1 fossil pendant. Chain not included.
• Approximate size: 29-32mm x 17-19mm.
• Found in Morocco. Silver-tone bail.
• Stock photo. Fossil pattern and shape vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real fossil? Yes, it is a genuine orthoceras-type fossil polished into a teardrop shape.

What was an orthoceras? An extinct sea creature with a straight, cone-shaped shell, related to the modern nautilus.