Fossil Snaggle-Toothed Shark Necklace

This fossil shark tooth  is from an extinct snaggle-toothed shark, easily recognized by its curved blade and serrated edge. This type of shark tooth is highly prized by fossil collectors the world over for it's unusual symmetry and beauty and is ideal for shark tooth jewelry. The root on the shark tooth pendant has been electroformed in 18kt gold and a totally invisible, baked-on protective coating has been added to the gold for greater durability and abrasion-resistance. The 20 inch gold-filled chain has been accented with two faceted glass beads and one larger, amber colored matte finish glass bead. The accent beads were selected to complement the colors in the tooth blade. The tooth measures slightly less than an inch in height.