These are stunning silver drop earrings - the shape and contours of Spriggina are reminiscent of feathers, leaves or arrowheads. 

 

Spriggina (Sprig-ee-na) is the oldest animal fossil on Earth discovered with a head! This small but complex fossil is thought to be an ancestor of arthropods (e.g. crabs, prawns, insects).

 

Matching set with Spriggina (lrg) pendant

 

Sterling silver hooks

Solid sterling silver drop earrings made in South Australia

Every piece of jewellery comes mounted on our Half a Billion card with an interesting description about the fossil and placed in a silk bag.