LA SOMBRA SAGRADA - The Sacred Shadow

THE LEGEND

In San Miguel de Allende, there is a woman who appears only at dusk. The locals call her La Sombra—the shadow. She walks the cobblestone streets with a lantern that casts no light, searching for something she lost centuries ago.

They say she was a healer who could read the spiral of time in ancient shells. When the church bells rang at twilight, she would vanish—but not before leaving behind a single object for whoever needed it most.

The ammonite had waited 150 million years. It could wait a little longer for its keeper.

THE STORY

I saw it months ago in Alan's stall in San Miguel de Allende. A Mesozoic ammonite fossil, its spiral chambers holding millions of years of ocean memory, wrapped in brass wire that caught the Mexican sun.

I couldn't stop thinking about it.

So I returned. Months later, I went back to San Miguel for this piece—the one that had stayed with me, the one I couldn't let go.

I watched Alan work. His hands moved with the patience of someone who understands that some things cannot be rushed—that the wire must follow the fossil's own architecture, that forcing the shape destroys the soul.

La Sombra Sagrada is named for the sacred shadow—for the things that exist just beyond what we can see, waiting to be discovered.

One exists. For one person.

THE DETAILS

Materials

• Mesozoic Era ammonite fossil (Morocco)
• Brass wire wrap
• Hand-braided brass cord

Measurements

• Length: 11.5 inches
• Falls at: mid-chest
• Weight: 10 ounces

Caring for Your Piece

The Brass

• Avoid contact with water, perfume, and lotions
• Store in a dry place when not wearing
  
• A soft cloth will restore shine
• Natural patina may develop over time—this is the brass continuing its story

The Fossil

• Gently clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes
  

Spiritual Care

• Ammonites are ancient symbols of continuous change and evolution
• Sage or selenite may be used for energetic clearing
  

What's Included

• Signature House of Grace Huxley packaging
• QR code access to The Archive
  

Shipping: Fully insured. 

Returns: Each piece from The House of Grace Huxley is one-of-a-kind and created for its future keeper. Because of this, all sales are final. 

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