Ammonite Fossil Pendant || Tibetan Shaligram Fossil Jewelry || Trunk Show

Both ammonite fossil pendant pieces are handmade and one-of-a-kind. Featured in our Trunk Show, these are extremely rare and limited quantity - just one of each! They are Shaligram ammonite fossils set in Tibetan Silver and Brass with floral patterns on the back. You will receive what's in the photo in the style of your choice. Pair this ammonite pendant with a chain and you have a gorgeous ammonite necklace, or gift to a fossil jewelry lover in your life.

• Will receive 1 pendant in the style of your choice
• *will receive whats in photo*
• Style Option: Tibetan Silver, Tibetan Brass
• Size:~ 2 Inch x 1.25 Inch
• Hand picked from our Retail Trunk Show
• Each one is unique and will receive what's in photo in your style of choice. 

What's Trunk Show Season?: Every year at our retail store in Austin Texas, Nature's Treasures ATX showcases treasures from around the globe, including new discoveries from the International Gem Show in Tucson, Arizona. Get first pick of our most popular items and unique one-of-a-kind specimens to add to your collections!

Cultural & Spiritual Significance of Shaligrams

Shaligrams are naturally formed ammonite fossils found exclusively along the Kali Gandaki River in Nepal. These fossils hold a unique place in spiritual tradition due to their sacred origin and natural formation, and have been revered for over 2,000 years.

In Hinduism, Shaligrams are considered living representations of Vishnu, the preserver of cosmic order. Their naturally occurring spiral shapes are associated with the Sudarshana Chakra, Vishnu’s divine discus, symbolizing protection, balance, and universal law. Because of this sacred status, Shaligrams are never carved or altered in any way.

In Buddhist traditions, Shaligrams are honored as symbols of impermanence, interconnectedness, and the passage of time, reflecting the ancient life forms preserved within them.

While ammonite fossils exist worldwide, only those from the Kali Gandaki River are recognized as Shaligrams, making them culturally distinct. Today, authentic Shaligrams are becoming increasingly rare due to environmental changes and glacial retreat, adding to their significance as both spiritual objects and natural heritage.