{"product_id":"reserve-polished-ammonite-fossil-pair-5-1","title":"Reserve Polished Ammonite Fossil Pair 5.1\" | Madagascar","description":"\u003cp data-sentry-source-file=\"agent-markdown.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"Paragraph\" class=\"mb-3 text-base leading-[27px] text-neutral-900 last:mb-0\"\u003eStriking, story-rich, and genuinely one of a kind — this authentic Split \u0026amp; Polished Ammonite Pair from Madagascar arrives as two matched halves, \u003cstrong\u003eeach approximately 5.1\" in diameter, with a combined thickness of 3\" and a combined weight of 1.98 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from the fossil-rich deposits of Madagascar, these halves were carefully split and polished to reveal the breathtaking interior that nature built — naturally calcite-filled chambers in warm tones of caramel, taupe, grey, and cream, with delicate suture patterns tracing the complex internal walls that make ammonites among the most iconic fossils ever discovered. The exterior is equally impressive — polished to a beautiful smooth finish that showcases the natural shape and surface detail of the shell itself, making every surface of this fossil worth admiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sentry-source-file=\"agent-markdown.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"Paragraph\" class=\"mb-3 text-base leading-[27px] text-neutral-900 last:mb-0\"\u003eAmmonites were marine cephalopods — ancient relatives of today's squid, octopus, and nautilus — whose beautifully chambered shells provided buoyancy as they navigated prehistoric seas. The Cretaceous deposits of Madagascar preserve them with exceptional clarity and color, and this pair is a prime example of why collectors and decorators seek them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesignated for our \u003cb\u003eReserve Collection\u003c\/b\u003e, this piece stands apart due to its rarity and magnificent quality. \u003cspan\u003eStands not included. Shop\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Stands \u0026amp; Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/putnamvalleytrading.com\/collections\/premium-stands-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStands \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e Co\u003c\/span\u003ellection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li Fasheng - Chinese Ammonites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45832892743724,"sku":"RPAFP.3556","price":321.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/5885\/8028\/files\/reserve-polished-ammonite-fossil-pair-5-1-madagascar-specimen-145.webp?v=1784663528","url":"https:\/\/putnamvalleytrading.com\/products\/reserve-polished-ammonite-fossil-pair-5-1","provider":"Putnam Valley Trading Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}