Orthoceras fossils are the remains of extinct marine cephalopods that lived over 400 million years ago. These fossils typically show a long, conical shape with visible chambered sections, similar to the modern-day nautilus. Drilled Orthoceras fossils are often prepared for use in jewelry or as hangable decorative items, where a hole is carefully drilled through the fossil to allow for stringing or mounting.
Orthoceras fossils are primarily sourced from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, where large deposits provide a plentiful supply of these ancient marine fossils. Their striking, graphic appearance and historical significance make them popular among collectors and decorators alike.
