Ammonite Fossil Negative Sterling Silver Hammered Pendant
This hammered sterling silver pendant features a fascinating and unique Ammonite fossil negative. An ammonite negative is a natural fossil imprint. It is the concave "mould" or hollow left in the surrounding rock matrix when an original ammonite shell dissolves or splits away, leaving a highly detailed, reversed impression of the creature's spiral geometry and ribbing pattern.
The pendant is beautifully set in sterling silver and measures approximately 33x20x8mm, including the bail. It comes with a complimentary 18” sterling silver link chain and is presented in a Two Skies jewellery box with a story card, making it perfect for gifting.
Roaming the oceans as far back as 200 million years ago, these squid-like sea creatures are fossilised relatives of the chambered nautilus shell. The name "ammonite" was inspired by the spiral shape of the fossilised shells, which somewhat resemble tightly coiled rams' horns. It is thought the name derived from the Greek God Ammon, who is typically depicted wearing rams horns.
An ammonite negative is a natural fossil imprint. It is the concave "mould" or hollow left in the surrounding rock matrix when an original ammonite shell dissolves or splits away, leaving a highly detailed, reversed impression of the creature's spiral geometry and ribbing pattern
