Antique Shark Tooth Pendant lost heirlooms The band is possible a

The band is possible a later replacement in keeping with the original style

8cm (not including ear wires)

according to my ability and judgment

with pairs of rose cut diamonds in between

Antique Shark Tooth Pendant lost heirlooms The band is possible aA rare antique shark tooth amulet dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. The tooth, possibly from a short fin mako, has a yellow gold cap with loop and jump ring for wear on a chain. In the royal courts of medieval Europe, fossilised shark teeth were used to detect poisoned food or drink. Earlier than that, they were believed to be the petrified tongues of snakes that had been turned to stone by Saint Paul. And, earlier still, Roman