{"product_id":"suhani-gold-ammonite-fossil-pendant-in-18k-gold","title":"Suhani Gold Ammonite Fossil Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold on black chord","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuhani Gold Ammonite Fossil Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold on black chord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhani Gold transforms precious materials into personal markers, pieces that feel intimate, sculptural and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this pendant is a natural ammonite fossil, its ancient spiral and internal chambers revealed through a carefully polished cross-section. Ammonites were marine cephalopods related to modern squid and octopuses. They lived within beautifully coiled, chambered shells in the world’s ancient oceans before becoming extinct around 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an ammonite grew, it formed new chambers around its expanding spiral, creating the intricate pattern preserved within the fossil today. No two specimens are exactly alike; each carries its own variations in colour, mineralisation and structure, formed through geological processes over millions of years. Ammonite fossils have been discovered across the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, although the precise origin of this individual fossil would need to be confirmed through its sourcing records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiral has long been associated with growth, evolution and the continuous passage of time. Moving outwards from a central point, it becomes a fitting symbol of transformation—honouring the past while continuing to unfold into something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fossil is framed in rich 18K yellow gold, composed of 75% pure gold and carefully alloyed to provide strength while preserving its characteristic warmth and luminosity. The golden setting echoes the fossil’s natural honey, cream and amber tones, highlighting each chamber without overwhelming its organic beauty. Gold, valued across cultures for its rarity and permanence, creates a beautiful contrast with a material shaped by deep geological time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended from a black cord, the pendant takes on a contemporary, understated character. The dark cord brings definition to the warmth of the fossil and yellow gold, allowing the ancient spiral to remain the central focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the SuhaniMara Luxury \u0026amp; Custom Collection, the Suhani Gold Ammonite Fossil Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold brings together natural history, precious metal and modern design. More than an adornment, it is a fragment of an ancient ocean transformed into a unique piece, a reminder of endurance, transformation and the extraordinary stories held within the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SuhaniMara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957499334727,"sku":"SG008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/0046\/5479\/files\/SG008_Suhani_Gold_Ammonite_Fossil_Pendant_in_18K_Gold_01.jpg?v=1783873242","url":"https:\/\/suhanimara.com\/products\/suhani-gold-ammonite-fossil-pendant-in-18k-gold","provider":"Suhani Mara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}