Crinoid Necklace

kr 1 995

400 million years in a single grain.

A fragment of a crinoid — a sea lily from before the age of dinosaurs. Over time, movement and pressure turned it into sand.

Found at Eighteen Mile Creek, by Lake Eire, USA.

Scanned at a research facility. Magnified 16× and cast in silver.

Under magnification, the structure appears.
Not added. Just made visible.

Crinoid — sea lily

Sand is grit. Grit is sand.
The small is never small.

Description

About the Grain

  • An exact magnification of a  grain of sand found at Eighteen Mile Creek, by Lake Eire, USA.
  • Scanned using micro-CT imaging at a research facility
  • Magnified 16:1
  • The grain is a microfossil from a prehistoric sea lily, a crinoid, dating back to before the age of dinosaurs.

Material

  • 100% recycled sterling silver
  • Adjustable chain with three length options
  • OUAW-engraved tag by the clasp

Size

  • Pendant grain 14 mm/ 0,6 in (16x enlarged)
  • Chain adjustable to 40, 42 or 45 cm / 16, 17 or 18 in

Care

  • Wipe with a soft cloth after use to remove oils or residue
  • Polish with a polishing cloth or silver dip when needed — if using silver dip, finish with a dry cloth
  • Never wear in natural hot springs or volcanic pools — the minerals blacken silver within seconds
  • Store in the box or a soft pouch when not wearing
  • Arrange chains in loops to avoid tangling — never force or pull

Pro tip! Find the small ziplock bag under the soft insert in your box. Store your silver in it between wears — it darkens far more slowly. Not as fancy — but practical!