The 240 million year old ammonite fossils form a sacred geometrical shape called the "golden mean spiral," traveling both infinitely outward and infinitely inward. This spiral can be mathematically represented by the Fibonacci Sequence – the numerical foundation that depicts the underlying growth, movement, and evolution throughout all of nature. Plants unfurl, flowers bloom, and our galaxy spirals according to this sequence. The ammonites are fitted expertly into the center of each pine cone's mandala so as to blend the golden mean spirals of tree and shell into a single dynamic Fibonacci movement – evoking a sense of wonder and connectedness to our universe's greater intelligent design.

In mystical folklore, abalone was used by medicine workers to stimulate psychic development and intuition. Abalone is purported to be especially useful for handling and calming the emotions, and can be beneficial in enabling one to work through a difficult emotional situation with more grace and ease. It is also associated with the first three chakras, facilitating greater rootedness and connection with nature.

This Pinecone has been imprinted with the Flower of Life, cast in Sterling Silver. Found in places of worship and mysticism in ancient cultures throughout the world, the Flower of Life is said to contain the patterns of all creation as they emerged from the Great Void. Leonardo Da Vinci himself studied this symbol and its mathematical forms, through which he derived the Golden Ratio of phi that serves as a standard of perfection in form to this day.

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