This highly detailed pendant is based on the structure of the filamentous fungus, Aspergillus. Aspergillus is one of the molds that might be growing on your uneaten bread or used in fermenting the soy sauce you eat with your sushi, but it is also an important model organism in eukaryotic molecular biology. Interestingly, this fungus is said to have been given its genus name by a priest who recognized the similarity between it and an aspergillum, a holy water sprinkler used in Catholic rituals. The design illustrates one conidiophore of Aspergillus with multiple conidia.
The Aspergillus pendant is approximately 1.8 cm wide, 1.5 cm long below the loop and 1 cm deep.
The pendant is 3D printed in solid sterling silver or 14K gold plated brass, finished with a 45 cm/18 inch long sterling silver or gold plated silver chain*, and is ready for gift giving with a gift box, polishing cloth, and care instructions.
*While a 45 cm/18 inch fits most, other chain lengths are available. At checkout, write a note indicating your preference.
Please note: the video is a computer animation designed to show all sides of the pendant and may not accurately represent the color of the metal.
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Jewelry Shipping
Jewelry in stock at Ontogenie will be ready for shipping within 1-3 days. Jewelry on backorder requires 3-4 weeks production time before it can be shipped.
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Your jewelry will be gift-wrapped in original Ontogenie packaging.
Please note that packages may be delayed for reasons beyond my control. In the unlikely event that your jewelry shipment is held by your local customs office, you are responsible for paying any customs fees and import taxes incurred.
**Orders to the United Kingdom of more than 135 GBP/158 Euro will incur import duties that must be paid by the customer at the time of receipt of the package in the UK. If you do not pay the import duties, the jewelry will be destroyed or returned, and your order will not be refunded.**
Art Prints, T-Shirt, Mug, and Tote Bag Shipping
Printing of these products requires 2-7 days fulfilment time at a printing facility as close to your location as possible. After fulfilment, your shipment should arrive in 3-10 business days.
I bought this for a colleague with a life-long interest in Mycology. She absolutely loves it!
Beautiful pendant.
Fast delivery.
Ordered as a gift for a friend. She really loved it! :)
I'm so glad to hear! Thank you for your review.
-Kimberly