Fossil Shark Tooth, Gem-set and Gold Bracelet by Ivana Cella

Terminating in two fossil shark's teeth, height approximately 1 1/4 in, each bezel set and accented with three cabohon red corals. The hinged back, providing an adjustable size, stamped 750 for 18K yellow gold, signed Ivana Cella. Total gross weight 49.1 grams.

Please note: this item is available for domestic sale in the United States only.

Ivana Cella (1932-2020)
Originally a native of Rome, Italy, jewelry designer Ivana Cella discovered fossilized shark's teeth on the beach near her home in Jacksonville, Florida. She created a line of jewelry incorporating these 100,000-year-old teeth which, during the fossilization process, became imbued with exotic colors of green-black, tan or brown, taking on the color of the substances and minerals nearby.

Ivana combined these exotic teeth with coral and enameled accents and a lavish use of substantial 18K gold fittings. This combination was a reflection of both her Italian background and indicative of the 1990s era during which time these jewels were designed when gold was substantially less expense. Her line of jewelry was at that time carried by Bloomingdale's and Cartier in New York. Bonhams is honored to sell the remainder inventory of Ivana Cella.