Western North America, Ancient Mesozoic, ca. 252 to 66 million years ago. A beautiful pendant made from a polished piece of agatized dinosaur bone set in a gilded copper bezel with a sterling silver bale and strung on a sterling chain. The bone is cut into a tear drop profile, slightly convex and high polished to reveal the beautiful striations and colors. Swirls of blue-gray, black, and purple form a mesmerizing surface. The bezel has a rope twist copper border the lip, and a sterling back panel and bail to secure the bone in place, and all is strung on a sterling silver chain. This wearable piece is stylish and great for both casual or more fancy occasions! Size of pendant: 2.125" L x 1" W (5.4 cm x 2.5 cm); chain: 20.24" L (51.4 cm); silver quality: 92.5%; total weight: 17.9 grams
Provenance: ex-Lowcountry Geologic, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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#167781
Condition
Intact and wearable. Tiny surface abrasions to bone. Strung on modern sterling chain.