A very cool Edwardian era Great White shark tooth pendant mounted in 9ct gold and engraved "South Africa 1919". Super quality, the gold fitting isn't otherwise marked and we have acid tested and verified its solid 9ct gold throughout including the 2 jump rings attached to the bale.
The pendant can be purchased with the vintage Italian 9ct gold 20" curb chain shown so it is ready to wear right out of the box, or you can pair it with your own chain if you prefer.
A desirable piece of antique talismanic jewellery and an incredible conversation piece. Sharks tooth jewellery has ancient origins, symbolizing strength, protection, and a connection to the ocean. In the early 1900's recreational fishing emerged as a popular pastime in colonial South Africa with a growing interest in catching large fish, including sharks. Great Whites are now legally protected in South Africa with conservation efforts ongoing, a rare piece indeed!
DETAILS:
METAL: 9ct yellow gold
MEASUREMENTS: pendant 1-1/4"/3cm tall, 7/8"/2.1cm wide. Jump rings 5mm diameter. Chain 20"/51cm long
HALLMARKS: pendant not marked. Chain stamped on tag '9K *66 AR' for 9ct gold Italy, 'libra' import mark for Sheffield, date letter 'K' for 1984 and sponsors mark 'LJ'
DATE: Edwardian, circa 1919
WEIGHT: pendant 3.1 grams, chain 1.6 grams - total 4.7 grams
CONDITION: in excellent antique condition with light age appropriate surface wear and no noted flaws. Note any dark spots are reflections.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
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