Wholesale Ammonite

Are you exploring the secrets of the ancient ocean, Madagascar ammonites? We select the best Madagascar ammonites for wholesale. Each piece retains the most original natural features and scientific value. They all have unique colors and luster. You can buy these wholesale ammonites for jewelry making or as rare decorative artworks in your study or living room.

Material: Natural ammonites
Size: 2-13cm
Craftsmanship: Original specimens
Usage: Decorative ornaments

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What is Ammonite

Ammonites belong to the cephalopod class of the phylum Mollusca. They are a type of extinct organism. Ammonites originated in the early Devonian period and completely disappeared in the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period – a total evolutionary history of about 340 million years.
Ammonites have the characteristics of strong swimming ability, wide distribution, and rapid evolution, so they are used as reference fossils for the division and comparison of strata. They are highly favored by people for their beautiful spiral shells, varied shell ornaments, complex and diverse sutures, and colorful mineral colors.

High Quality Ammonite Wholesale

We provide high quality and affordable ammonites. A complete pair of ammonites size ranges from 10-70mm and costs 1~10USD. A single large size is available from 70-130mm and costs 8~20USD. The price depends on the you purchase quantity.

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What can wholesale ammonites be used for?

Science Education

For educators, by studying ammonite fossils, they can analyze the temperature, salinity and ecological evolution of ancient oceans. By changing in shell morphology, they can reveal the laws of species adaptation and evolution. In addition, ammonites are also “standard fossils” that help determine the age of Mesozoic strata (such as assisting oil exploration).

Feng Shui Decoration

For home decoration, professionally polished fossils can be placed in a prominent position in the home, or they can bring natural history and mystery to the home space. In Feng Shui, Ammonite fossils are regarded as auspicious objects for attracting wealth and protecting the house. Some people even use them for energy healing and exploring the mysteries of metaphysics.

Jewelry Making

In the jewelry design, you can purchase our wholesale ammonites, and after fine cutting and polishing, you can cleverly inlay them into Feng Shui and fashion accessories such as necklaces and earrings. For example, the British “Snake Stone” legend regards ammonite fossils as a symbol of the saint turning snakes into stones, which means to drive away evil and bring good fortune.

Ammonite FAQs:

Q1: What are ammonites

A: Ammonites are a subclass of the cephalopod class of the phylum Mollusca. They are distantly related to modern nautilus, squid, cuttlefish and other creatures. Ammonites use shells as shields and tentacles and beaks as spears. They have strong reproductive abilities and are widely distributed in ancient oceans.

Q2: When did ammonites live?

A: Ammonites first appeared in the early Devonian period of the Paleozoic Era (about 411-416 million years ago) and did not become extinct until the end of the Cretaceous period (about 65-70 million years ago). Therefore, they existed for more than 300 million years.

Q3: What are the types of ammonites?

A: Scientists have divided ammonites into 8 different species, including the Aconid/Ancient Ammonites, the Poseidonoids, the Anconids, the Prosaurids, the Dendrochrysanthemums, the Leaf Ammonites, the Lachrysanthemums and the Ammonites.

Q4: What is the origin of the name of ammonite?

A: The reason is because its surface has a pattern that looks like chrysanthemum leaves. This pattern is academically called “suture line”.

Q5: What is the function of the suture line of ammonite?

A: The suture line is the contact line between the septum and the shell wall. The complex suture line can greatly enhance the firmness of the shell structure of ammonite, allowing it to withstand greater seawater pressure and thus dive into the deep sea.

Q6: What is the internal structure of ammonite?

A: The shell of ammonite consists of a living chamber and an air chamber. The living chamber is the outermost and largest chamber where ammonite lives, and the chambers that used to live and were abandoned one by one are called air chambers. The chambers are connected by a body tube, and ammonite can control its own floating and sinking through the body tube.

Q7: What are the natural enemies of ammonite?

A: The natural enemies of ammonite include many large carnivores, such as the Helicoprion shark in the Permian period and the Spherodon in the Cretaceous period.

Q8: How big is the largest ammonite known so far?

A: The largest ammonite known so far is Parapuzosia seppenradensis. It was discovered in Germany and has a diameter of up to 2.5 meters. It is currently preserved in the Westphalian Museum of Natural History.

Q9: What factors are related to the rise and fall of ammonites?

A: The rise and fall of ammonites is not only related to the adaptability of the organisms themselves, but also closely related to the changes in the earth’s environment. With the changes in the earth’s environment, the types and numbers of ammonites have also experienced a process of rise and fall.