Ammonite silver pendant Ag 925 83818

Beautiful and distinctive silver pendant with ammonite. Ag 925. Ammonite is an extinct group of Mesozoic fossil marine invertebrates in which the organic matter was replaced by quartz in a process lasting a hundred years or more. It is most often found in Madagascar. The unusual shape and pattern make ammonite a beautiful piece of jewelry. You are buying the directly depicted piece of jewelry.

The name "ammonite" comes from the name of the ancient Egyptian god Ammon. Ammon is represented in ancient literature as a ram's head with twisted horns that resemble ammonite spiral shells. Pliny the Elder, a Roman historian, described ammonites as the most sacred stones in ancient Ethiopia, as they were believed to bring prophetic dreams.

Ammonite as a talisman

A halved ammonite was used as a wedding gift because the two halves forming a whole symbolized the married couple.

In ancient times, fossils were believed to be a gift from the stars and were revered by many cultures, especially as a talisman for protection and long life.

In Feng Shui, ammonite represents the energy of the earth. Earth energy is the energy of stability, patience, honesty, balance and resourcefulness. Earth energy is that of growth, expansion, new beginnings, nourishment and health.