{"product_id":"ammonite-half-pendant-22375","title":"Ammonite Half Pendant 4.2cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmmonite Jewellery: Hand-Made Jewellery For Sale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful\u003cstrong\u003e Ammonite Half Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 4.2cm long, is a very \u003cstrong\u003ewell preserved fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e from Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-made\u003cstrong\u003e Half Cut Ammonite Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e has been drilled and set with a \u003cstrong\u003e925 Stamped Silver Bail\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for attaching to a chain to make an \u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pendants come with a length of \u003cstrong\u003ewax cord\u003c\/strong\u003e so that you can make a necklace with them, as well as a\u003cstrong\u003e black velvet jewellery pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e for storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are 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