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The design is based on a fossilized oviraptorid dinosaur embryo in egg. The photos I used for references were found in China’s Jiangxi province. Fossilized eggs containing well-preserved embryos are pretty rare, so it's cool to get a glimpse at what they looked like!

This stone is magnesite - the coloration, 'cracked' appearance, and crystal-lined cavities are just perfect for fossilized dinosaur eggs! This dinosaur skeleton was drawn by hand and acid etched into the silver, with residual etching artifacts around it creating the effect of the surrounding strata. The pendant measures approximately 0.75" tall and 0.5" 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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