Ammonite Fossil Earrings in Sterling Silver 2 / Wire Work Fossil Jewelry / Seashell Drop Earrings / high quality Spiral Shell
A pair of natural ammonite fossil high quality earrings, which is elegantly wire wrapped in sterling silver wire. The geometric fossils are accented with tasteful swirls and spirals to complement the natural spiral form. The earrings are hung on sterling silver ear-wires and packaged in a hand-stamped gift box.
After spending many millions of years on the ocean floor, one fossilized shell has been cut and polished into two halves. Each half is elegantly wire wrapped in sterling silver wire to create a tasteful earring pair which is packaged in a hand-stamped gift box.
Over 60 million years ago the ammonite, an ancient cephalopod, went extinct. Their closest living relative, the nautilus, still swims the oceans with tentacles and a spiral. The segments that form the chambers seen inside the shell, helped the creature control its buoyancy by filling or emptying with liquid. The chambers also create a striking spiral pattern, which has proportions that fit a mathematical pattern that is found numerous places in nature.
The shells chambers fits the Fibonacci Sequence, which requires that each numbers is the sum of the previous two, creating a specific spiral. The ratio of these proportions relate to the Golden Ratio. The Fibonacci sequence can be found in the branching of trees, leaves on a stem, in the proportions of pinecones, sunflowers, broccoli and many other places in nature. This phenomena shows some of the detailed order and mathematical complexity found in nature, and intrigues and astonishes those who look closely.
These earrings capture the complex beauty of nature, allowing you to wear ancient mysteries right on your chest.
SIZE: Each earring is ~ 1.6" x 0.7" at widest points.
ANCIENT OCEAN COLLECTION:
Numerous other fossil jewelry options are available in the new Ancient Ocean Collection. Visit http://etsy.me/2jdnUGy to see Kosmic Krystals' new selection of ammonite and fossil coral jewelry. Formed in the ancient sea-floor, these stones have been through a lot. Now they have been carefully cut, polished, and wire wrapped into art jewelry. If you love oceans, history, and the patterns of nature, then this collection is tailor-made for you.
EAR WIRES: The earrings are hung on sterling silver ear wires, which are generally non-irritating. However, if you know you are allergic to sterling silver, I can change the ear wires to titanium or surgical steel. Please just leave a message at checkout.
CLEANING: Silver will naturally darken, or tarnish, due to reactions with sulfides in the air. Each piece of Kosmic Krystals' silver jewelry comes with a non-tarnish strip and bag that prevents absorbing and trapping the sulfides and other pollutants in the air. If kept in a sealed bag or jewelry box with your silver jewelry the strip will prevent tarnishing for approximately 6 months. Ammonite fossils should not be cleaned using any harsh silver or gemstone cleaners. Some tarnish can be removed with a polishing cloth, but deeper areas cannot be reached. However, this natural patina can give the piece an interesting antiqued look. Any dirt and debris can be easily removed with a gentle toothbrush and warm soapy water.
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