Mexican Opal / Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant
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Description
Latin America, Mexico, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. An enchanting pendant made from a fossilized shark tooth set into a modern sterling silver mount with a lovely Mexican fire opal cabochon. Curving wires and granulation are applied around the setting and the opaque, pink surface of the fire opal is heavily polished with a milky vein and green-blue flashes of iridescence. The pendant is strung on a modern cord which can easily be switched to different length or chain depending on one's preference! Size of pendant: 2.25" L x 1.5" W (5.7 cm x 3.8 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 94.8%; weight: 21.5 grams
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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#178530
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178530
Condition
Tooth enamel is intact and very good, attached to modern setting and strung on a cord as wearable necklace. Minor casting imperfections to silver and dark patina and toning.
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Mexican Opal / Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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