Ancient world, ca. millions of years old. A beautiful necklace of a wearable form comprised of dozens of ovoid dinosaur bone beads. The beads have carinated midsections and drilled suspension holes, a highly polished luster, and exhibit fine black and brown hues. At the center of the necklace is a sizable, trapezoidal, sterling silver pendant with incised linear motifs, trios of silver granules on the lateral sides, and a purple and brown dinosaur bone medallion set in the center. A sterling silver barrel clasp on the terminals makes this an attractive necklace that can be worn on all occasions! Size (necklace): 21.25" L (54 cm); (central pendant): 1.5" W x 2" H (3.8 cm x 5.1 cm); silver quality: 92.5%
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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#167874
Condition
Constructed in modern times and wearable as shown. Dinosaur bones and medallion are ancient, and stringing, barrel clasp, and silver medallion setting are modern. Silver pendant setting is stamped "STERLING" on the verso. Intact and very good. Great luster to dinosaur bone beads and silver components.