The septa lines in the suture ammonite create leafy silhouettes that have been filled in through millennia with minerals like calcite and pyrite; these oak leaves will never wilt or fade, preserved forever just like the silver twigs.
The suture ammonite itself is the key element of this piece. It is surrounded by a silver cast twig, the organic shapes preserved in metal. The backside of the pendant is cut out to allow the leafy shapes to glow through when the pendant is held up to the light. The back is also stamped with my maker's mark (BLJ).
The pendant measures approximately 1.4" tall and 0.8" wide at the widest point. The raised points have been polished to shine, while the low points retain the oxidized color to show off the depth and details. All metal used in this piece is sterling silver.Want to add a sterling silver chain? You can find them here!
This item is already made, and will be shipped 3-5 business days after the payment is processed. Shipping options will be available to choose upon check-out.
A few notes on caring for oxidized sterling silver: oxidized patina on sterling silver isn't particularly durable to long-term exposure to water (like bathing or swimming) or a lot of scrubbing, as friction is the way to polish silver to shine. Constant exposure to tasks such as hand washing, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, etc., will slowly wear away the oxidized patina leaving a shiny silver finish.
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