Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. A stunning pendant made from a sterling silver pendant bezel and a fossilized megalodon shark tooth. The tooth is highly polished revealing the layers of pink-orange and creamy blue-gray enamel as well as the brown root. The tooth is set within the partial bezel, with the open verso revealing the other side of the enamel and root. Two thick silver wires placed diagonally across the tooth add some visual interest. The V-shaped bezel lip contains three faceted and colorless diamonds! All is strung on a cord with a lobster clasp as a wearable piece perfect for shark lovers, fossil fanatics, and those who simply like well-crafted and unique jewelry! Size: 2" L x 1.25" W (5.1 cm x 3.2 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality 92%; weight: 26.5 grams
Provenance: ex-Lowcountry Geologic, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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#167779
Condition
Tooth is highly polished to glassy surface. Remains of an old inventory sticker on verso. Set in a modern bezel and strung on a cord as a wearable necklace.