{"product_id":"orthoceras-egg","title":"ORTHOCERAS EGG","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"42478cc3-9935-4994-94ef-86db5e4703df\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"\"\u003eThe term \u003cstrong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\"Orthoceras egg\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bit of a misnomer — \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eOrthoceras did not lay fossilized eggs that we know of\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no fossilized cephalopod eggs from Orthoceras have ever been scientifically confirmed. However, in the fossil and rock shop world, the term \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\"Orthoceras egg\"\u003c\/strong\u003e usually refers to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"319\"\u003edecorative item\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted from stone containing Orthoceras fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"410\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat Is an \"Orthoceras Egg\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"1087\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"422\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"437\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"484\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eNot a real egg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"638\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"529\"\u003ecarved and polished stone object\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped like an egg, made from fossil-rich rock containing \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eOrthoceras\u003c\/strong\u003e (and sometimes ammonite) fossils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"654\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"764\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eTypically made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eblack marble\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"709\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/strong\u003e that contains naturally embedded Orthoceras fossils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"786\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eFossils inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"895\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eReal fossilized \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eOrthoceras shells\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible as white or gray tapered shapes within the polished stone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"914\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eCommon Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"972\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eUsually ranges from \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e2\" to 6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tall (about 5–15 cm).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"987\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 21.8025%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"986\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1087\" style=\"width: 77.8365%;\"\u003eDecorative, collectible, or used in metaphysical contexts (though not scientifically supported).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1120\" class=\"\"\u003eWhere Are They Made?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1375\" class=\"\"\u003eMost “Orthoceras eggs” are made in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eMorocco\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has abundant fossil beds full of Orthoceras and ammonite specimens. Skilled artisans there cut, shape, and polish the fossil-rich stone into egg shapes, spheres, pyramids, and other decorative items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1406\" class=\"\"\u003eValue \u0026amp; Collecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1762\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1417\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.454%;\"\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1428\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 80.185%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1461\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.454%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1561\" style=\"width: 80.185%;\"\u003eTypically ranges from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e$10 to $50\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size, polish, and quality of visible fossils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1572\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.454%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1633\" style=\"width: 80.185%;\"\u003eDisplay pieces, desk décor, gifts, or metaphysical tools.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1653\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.454%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1762\" style=\"width: 80.185%;\"\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eOrthoceras fossils are real\u003c\/strong\u003e, the egg shape is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eman-made\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are not natural formations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1811\" class=\"\"\u003eMetaphysical Claims (Not Scientific)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1890\" class=\"\"\u003eSome people ascribe the following metaphysical properties to Orthoceras eggs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1931\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1931\" class=\"\"\u003eConnection to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eancient earth energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1979\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1979\" class=\"\"\u003eAids in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003epast-life recall\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003egrounding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2044\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2044\" class=\"\"\u003eEnhances \u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003estructure and logic\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its geometric patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2119\" class=\"\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2189\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2189\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\"Orthoceras egg\" is a decorative object\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a fossilized egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2256\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2256\" class=\"\"\u003eMade from fossil-rich stone, often with real Orthoceras remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2315\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2315\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon in fossil shops, especially sourced from Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2373\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2373\" class=\"\"\u003ePopular as gifts, display items, or metaphysical tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 1.5 to 2 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 to 200 gm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Due to the unique nature of each fossil, your item may vary slightly from the picture shown. All items are randomly and intuitively chosen. All items are cleansed with white sage before being shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All crystal healing information provided is intended for spiritual guidance. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karmas Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589610225906,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5676\/6706\/files\/103_e03b789c-3abb-439c-a826-2c93628abc2f.jpg?v=1747975193","url":"https:\/\/4403d4-5d.myshopify.com\/da\/products\/orthoceras-egg","provider":"Karma's Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}