tentacly ammonite fossil pins (or pendants)

I adore these sculptural ammonite pins! They feature genuine fossilized ammonites: These ancient cephalopods went extinct about 66 million years ago! The pins are further embellished with silver-plate metalwork showing what the soft parts of an ammonite may have looked like.

These feature a simple but sturdy pin back, or there is also a loop for a chain if you prefer to wear yours as a pendant. The back of the fossil is also thoroughly reinforced with metal, making it much more sturdy for daily wear.

I have more of these in stock than are shown in the photos, but all are equally beautiful. I will intuitively choose one for you :)

All pieces are energetically (and physically) cleansed before shipping, and wrapped carefully to their journey to their new home!

Here's some more info on ammonites, for your edification:

Ammonites were ancient marine creatures that existed from around 400 to 66 million years ago, thriving during the Mesozoic Era. Ammonites inhabited the oceans worldwide, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deeper oceanic environments. T

As carnivores, ammonites likely fed on small fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms. They used their tentacles to capture prey and bring it towards their mouth. Ammonites were capable swimmers, using jet propulsion similar to modern cephalopods. They moved through the water by expelling water through a funnel-like structure called a siphuncle, allowing them to control their buoyancy and direction.

Ammonites were prolific reproducers, laying eggs in the water. They had a short lifespan, typically ranging from several months to a few years, depending on the species. They were preyed upon by various marine reptiles such as ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, as well as some fish and sharks. Ammonites likely used their shells as protection, similar to how modern-day nautiluses use theirs.

Despite their dominance for millions of years, ammonites, along with many other marine and terrestrial species, went extinct around 66 million years ago during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. This event wiped out the dinosaurs and had a significant impact on global biodiversity.

The study of ammonites is crucial in understanding ancient marine ecosystems, evolution, and paleoclimate, providing valuable insights into Earth’s history during the Mesozoic Era.