Description
Alisha sculpted a fabulous organic setting for this stunning Marston Marble Ammonite neckpiece. The setting she carved is like a window into the depths of our prehistoric oceans & allows for both sides of the fossil to be admired. A 4mm Rainbow Moonstone is set within an undulating wave in the top corner. The piece is lost wax cast in sterling silver & has an 18" figure eight chain soldered to two bails on the back. This Marston Ammonite Fossil Pendant is 1-1/4" high x 1-1/2" wide. The overall length of the pendant with the chain is 19". There is only one of these available. This unique & stunning Marston Marble Ammonite fossil is from Marston Magna in Somerset, England. The most prevalent specimens were collected during the 18th & 19th centuries when limestone slabs were quarried & prized as decorative marble. The dark limestone is crowded with small ammonite concretions that make beautiful patterns. Ammonites are an extinct marine mollusk in the class of Cephalopoda. Ammonites thrived from the beginning of the Jurassic period, 201 million years ago through the Cretaceous period, about 66 million years ago. Their distribution was worldwide in shallow warm seas Along with the dinosaurs, they died out during the mass meteor extinction when photosynthesis was interrupted. Their fossil skeletons are found in sedimentary rocks worldwide & are a good stratigraphy indicator for scientists. All Marty Magic Jewelry is packaged in a beautiful box, embossed with the gold foil Marty Magic dragon logo. Perfect for any occasion! Designed by Alisha McCormack in Tomball Texas. Formed by Nature. Made in the U.S.A. One Of A Kind Fossil Necklace Lost Wax Cast Marston Marble Pendant Ammonite Silver Statement Neckpiece With & Moonstone 925
