Description:

Ancient Seas, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. A stunning example of fossils meets fashion, a finely preserved Megalodon tooth of white, pink, and citrine hues set in a modern 96.05% sterling silver setting. The rectangular band wraps around the forked root of the tooth and is decorated with an acid-darkened interior surface as well as applied silver lemniscate forms inset with petite brass-coated silver balls on the obverse and stamped diamond motifs on the verso. Centered on the band is a gorgeous star ruby cabochon exhibiting hues of plum, cabernet, crimson, and maroon. A sterling silver suspension loop above the closed top panel is similarly decorated with petite brass-coated silver balls, making this a wearable and attractive pendant on any necklace! Size (pendant): 1.9" W x 3.5" H (4.8 cm x 8.9 cm); sterling silver quality: 96.05%; total weight: 55.1 grams.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Constructed in modern times and wearable with a necklace strand. Megalodon tooth is ancient; sterling silver and brass-coated silver components are modern. Ruby is of ancient origin but was carved in modern times. Minor abrasions and nicks to megalodon tooth commensurate with age and fossilization process, with a few stable fissures to enamel. Great patina on sterling silver components. Some serrations on tooth enamel are still tactile.

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