Ammonite Pendant | Pyrite Fossil Necklace | Two Sizes | Sterling silver
£55.00
A stunning pyritised ammonite fossil is from the Ardeche region of France. The pyrite fossil sits in a sterling silver double bezel frame with a solid sterling silver backing to give it a very elegant feel.
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- Fossil type: Pyritised Ammonite
- Source: Ardeche, France
- Age: 150 million years old (approx)
- Size:
- Medium: 45mm (inc bail) x 28mm
- Small: 38mm (inc bail) x 25mm
- Properties: boosts health, prosperity and good luck.
- History: Ammonoid cephalopods first appeared circa 400 million years ago and became extinct around 65 million years ago along with the dinosaurs.
- Postage: All orders are dispatched within 48 hours with upgrades to next day UK delivery available. International orders sent tracked and signed.
We offer a wide selection of fossil and ammonite jewellery, and this video explains the difference between our different types of ammonites - Madagascan, Promicroceras and Pyrite.
How Pyrite is formed:
The chambers of the shell are filled with pyrite, also known as fool's gold. These breathtakingly beautiful ammonites died in a sea that contained a heavy concentration of iron. As the ammonite decayed, it released sulphide which reacted with the dissolved iron in the water.
The interaction of sulphide and iron formed the pyrite which replaced the ammonite cell by cell. Glittering gold and grey pyrite fills the chambers, giving them the appearance of gold.
Please note due to the nature of this product the markings may vary slightly to that pictured.