Our amulet is of Ganesha, a Hindu god that has the head of an elephant. Ganesha is the god of obstacles, specifically creating or removing them. In many countries Ganesha is considered the supreme god, who if not worshipped correctly can place obstacles in your life. In addition to obstacles, it is said that Ganesha can grant success. In Thailand Ganesa is given great respect and those who wear amulets with his depiction are said to be protected from obstacles in life, while also benefitting from enhanced prosperity and wisdom. The original amulet we cast our jewelry from is believed to be nearly 200 years old and was found in Nong Saeng, Thailand.
]]>Though the main design of the piece is from an ammonite, the fossil is actually just a cast of where an ammonite was once located, leaving its shape and detail indented in the mudstone. What makes our fossil unique and so appropriate for mold making is the composition. Typically, these casts occur in relatively soft oceanic rock, however, this one has been pryritized! This means the material that originally made up the cast was replaced by the mineral pyrite (fools gold) making it very hard and suitable for mold making. The shape of the fossil was also a happy accident. Even though the piece is not complete, we feel that it adds a certain uniqueness to the overall design. It reminds us of a crashing wave.
This particular fossil originated in an outcrop located in Germany dating to the Jurassic period. This period occurred during the Mesozoic and is estimated to have occurred between 199.6 to 145.5 million years ago. This is also one of our larger pendants at an inch and a half in diameter, but this was a relatively small animal. These ammonites were known to grow over three feet in diameter. We hope you enjoy this piece just as much as we do!
]]>Typically, these fossils occur in relatively soft oceanic rock, however, this one has been pryritized! This means the material that originally made up the fossil was replaced by the mineral pyrite (fools gold) making it very hard and suitable for mold making.
This particular fossil originated in an outcrop located in Germany dating to the Jurassic period. This period occurred during the Mesozoic and is estimated to have occurred between 199.6 to 145.5 million years ago. These ammonites were known to grow over three feet in diameter. We hope you enjoy this piece just as much as we do!
]]>The gastropod belongs to the phylum Mollusca (or mollusks) and is characterized by intricate coiling shells. Historically, the gastropod shell design emerged nearly 485 million years ago during the Late Cambrian period. These first gastropods were exclusively marine and over time became one of the most prolific and varied groups with nearly 80,000 living gastropod species today.
We are very pleased with this piece because it allows people to see a common seashell from a new angle. We hope you like this piece as much as we do!
]]>We are very excited to reproduce this once deadly piece into a beautiful jewelry piece that can be enjoyed by men and women alike!
]]>The Somkor is one of the most recognizable Buddhist amulets and is also one of the oldest designs. The oldest Somkhor amulets date back hundreds of years. The Somkhor, or Phra Som Kor, amulet is believed to bless the wearer with great fortune while protecting against poverty. This amulet belongs to the Benjapakee family of Buddhist amulets which consists of the five most popular amulet designs in Thailand. The original amulet we cast our jewelry from is believed to be nearly 200 years old and was found in Nong Saeng, Thailand.
]]>Athena was pictured on the obverse of the Greek tetradrachm (Athena pendant). Athena was supposedly the daughter of Zeus but was also supposedly his first wife. She is noted as the goddess of wisdom and warfare, two qualities ancient Greeks believed to be harmonious and intertwined. She was the patron goddess of Athens, one of the greatest cities in Greek Civilization.
The Athenian Owl pictured on the reverse of the Greek tetradrachm (The Glaukes pendant). The Owl was the attribute of Athena, she was said to take the form of her owl from time to time. The owl pictured on this piece is the Athene noctua also known as the Little Own or the Minerva Owl. The Owl then as today represents wisdom. The letters "AOE" accompanying the Owl on the reverse stand for the Greek letters alpha, theta, and epsilon and means "of the Athenians" denoting the people for whom the coin was made.
]]>The amulet we cast our pendant from originated in Nong Saeng, Thailand. This amulet is used to draw in wealth and fortune, but it is also used as a safety precaution to prevent dangerous situations and misfortune.
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