Crinoid Fossil Pendants in Sterling Silver  

Ancient Sea Lily Fossils Set in .925 Silver Settings

Crinoids thrived in shallow Paleozoic seas long before dinosaurs walked the earth. Despite their plant-like appearance, these creatures were filter-feeding animals anchored to the ocean floor by long stalks. When crinoids died, their calcite skeletons broke into distinctive segments. The circular or star-patterned sections you see in these pendants are cross-cuts of fossilized stem pieces, preserved through mineral replacement over millions of years. Most crinoid fossils in jewelry come from limestone deposits in Morocco, the American Midwest, and parts of England. The fossils measure between 6 and 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making them durable enough for regular wear. Natural color variations range from gray and brown to near-black, depending on the minerals present during fossilization. SilverRush Style has offered natural stone jewelry since 2005. Our crinoid fossil pendants pair these genuine specimens with sterling silver metalwork. Browse the collection to find a fossil shape and silver setting that fits your style.