Ancient World, ca. millions of years old. A beautiful and wearable necklace comprised of two stands of oblong, polished beads carved from prehistoric dinosaur bones in hues of beige, brown, gray, citrine, burnt sienna, and black. The longer strand is capped with a modern sterling silver barrel clasp, and a shorter strand is strung along the interior sections. Centered on the shorter strand is a modern sterling silver drop-form pendant set with a polished dinosaur bone fragment of mottled lavender and caramel hues. An attractive accessory perfect for any occasion! Size (necklace): 19" L (48.3 cm); (silver pendant): 0.8" W x 1.625" H (2 cm x 4.1 cm); silver quality: 92.5%
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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Condition
Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Dinosaur bone beads and pendant bone are ancient, and stringing, barrel clasp, and pendant setting are modern. Minor abrasions to some beads and pendant, otherwise intact and very good. Pendant has "STERLING" stamped on the verso. Great luster to polished bone components.