Orthoceras Ring

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This ring features a fossilized orthoceras set in sterling silver. Orthoceras are extinct marine cephalopods that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, and their fossilized shel ls preserve the internal chambered structure. Details: Material: Fossilized orthoceras embedded in matrix Setting: Sterling silver Appearance: Polished fossil showing elongated, segmented shell structure in shades of black, white, and gray Formation: Orthoceras lived in ancient oceans; their shells fossilized in sedimentary rock over millions of years Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 3–4; smooth, polished surface Educational Value: Demonstrates fossilization, cephalopod anatomy, and sedimentary geological processes This orthoceras ring combines paleontological significance with wearable design. Show more