Pendant Description
Fossil Ammonite, Coral, Orthoceras Sterling Silver Pendant
SubCategory: Pendant Gift from Kimlud Jewelry Collection
Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (.925 silver)
Stone(s): 1 piece top grade authentic fossil ammonite, 1 authentic fossil orthoceras, 1 piece authentic fossil coral, 1 authentic fine-cut Brazilian amethyst
Overall dimension: 4.75 x 1.5 x 0.4  inches
Inner bail diameter: 8 mm
Weight: 44.1grams
Stamp: Fine Sterling Silver

Fossil Ammonite
Ammonite is the fossilized shell of ancient sea amminoids and nautiloids, ancestors of today's pearly nautilus. A fossil formed when the animal's shell absorbed minerals from silt. The compression of centuries of successive sediment layers turned the skeleton to rock. Ammonite, this is a fossil stone, often called snake or serpent stone.
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals of the subclass Ammonoidea in the class Cephalopoda, phylum Mollusca. They are excellent index fossils, and it is often possible to link the rock layer in which they are found to specific geological time periods. Their fossil shells usually take the form of planispirals, although there were some helically-spiraled and non-spiraled forms (known as "heteromorphs"). Their spiral shape begot their name, as their fossilized shells somewhat resemble tightly-coiled rams' horns.
Originating from within the bactritoid nautiloids, the ammonoid cephalopods first appeared in the Late Silurian to Early Devonian (circa 400 million years ago) and became extinct at the close of the Cretaceous (65 million years ago) along with the dinosaurs.
Fossils have been revered in the magical practices of many lands, and legends explain their origins.  Fossil stones have been found in mounds of many burial sites, and thought to have eased the right of  passage.  They are a symbol of long life, since they contain the life force, which is released in healing in a gentle but potent way.  Ammonites especially, were used traditionally to relieve pain and to ease birth.  Fossils will help to bring tradition and character to a newly built house or apartment, or one in a soulless area. To recharge a fossils energy, place in a ancient place, best of all within the sound of the sea or running water.

Fossil Orthoceras
Orthoceras are prehistoric cephlopods related to the modern day squid, cuttlefish, and octopus. They date back to ~350 million years ago. They are found in the Sahara Desert, Morocco.

Fossil Coral
The organic gem coral is the skeleton of coral polyps which live in the sea. Dull when harvested, it can be polished to a high shine. Red and pink varieties are generally found in warm Asian and Mediterranean waters. Coral has been carved in China for 2,000 years and was used medicinally and as an amulet in other ancient cultures.

Amethyst
Amethyst is a February Birthstone.  Amethyst is an extremely sought-after gem which has been valued by many civilizations since antiquity. A variety of vitreous quartz, amethyst often forms dramatic prismatic crystals which are often formed into jewelry without being cut. Brazil and Uruguay are common sources of high quality amethyst. In the early Christian church, amethyst was believed to guard against intoxication, hence its derivation from the Greek amethustos, meaning "not drunk."