About Prehistoria
Curated Specimens & Handcrafted Jewelry
Welcome to Prehistoria, where passion for prehistoric specimens meets exceptional quality and artisan craftsmanship. We specialize in carefully curated shark teeth—both modern and fossilized—transformed into everything from striking collector specimens to distinctive handcrafted jewelry that captures millions of years of evolution in wearable art.
Our collection represents some of the finest examples of nature's perfect predators: massive Megalodon crowns, pristine Great White specimens, and rare teeth from prehistoric seas. Each piece is hand-selected for exceptional quality, visual impact, and preservation, whether destined for a collector's display or transformed into unique jewelry featuring precious metals and gemstones.
What sets Prehistoria apart is our dedication to quality curation and skilled artisan craftsmanship. We maintain one of the largest inventories of premium shark teeth in the United States, allowing us to offer both serious collectors and jewelry enthusiasts access to specimens that combine natural beauty with prehistoric wonder.
From investment-grade fossils for dedicated collectors to one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces that make stunning conversation starters, we provide the quality, authenticity, and artistry that transforms ancient specimens into treasured additions to any collection.
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Our Mission & Standards
Discover our approach to quality curation, ethical sourcing, and commitment to providing exceptional prehistoric specimens. Learn About Our Standards →
Handcrafted Jewelry & Artisan Techniques
Explore how we transform carefully selected specimens into distinctive jewelry using premium materials and specialized craftsmanship. Our Jewelry Process →
Why Collectors & Connoisseurs Choose Prehistoria
Exceptional Curation - We maintain one of the largest inventories of premium shark teeth in North America, hand-selecting specimens for quality and visual impact.
Quality Focus - Every specimen is carefully examined and selected for outstanding preservation, striking appearance, and authentic characteristics.
Artisan Craftsmanship - Our handcrafted jewelry pieces combine exceptional specimens with premium materials and specialized techniques, creating unique pieces with character and story.
Dual Understanding - We appreciate both the collector market and artisan jewelry creation, ensuring pieces that satisfy those seeking distinctive, specimen-based jewelry.
Investment Quality - Our careful selection and quality materials ensure specimens and handcrafted pieces that maintain and increase value over time.
Reliable Service - Committed to honest descriptions, careful packaging, and building long-term relationships with collectors and jewelry enthusiasts.
Join collectors and jewelry enthusiasts who trust Prehistoria for exceptional quality, careful curation, and distinctive prehistoric specimens transformed into treasured pieces.
Research
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Do Shark Repellent Bracelets Really Work? The S...
Independent scientific review reveals most shark repellent bracelets offer zero protection. University research shows magnetic deterrents completely fail, while even the best electrical devices work only 60% of the time...
Do Shark Repellent Bracelets Really Work? The S...
Independent scientific review reveals most shark repellent bracelets offer zero protection. University research shows magnetic deterrents completely fail, while even the best electrical devices work only 60% of the time...
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How Scientists Use Shark Teeth as Precise Time ...
New University of Florida research shows fossil shark teeth can provide precise age estimates for fossil sites. Discover how strontium isotope analysis is enhancing paleontological dating methods.
How Scientists Use Shark Teeth as Precise Time ...
New University of Florida research shows fossil shark teeth can provide precise age estimates for fossil sites. Discover how strontium isotope analysis is enhancing paleontological dating methods.
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Pacific Sleeper Sharks Documented for First Tim...
A team of marine researchers from Sun Yat-sen University has captured important footage that expands our understanding of Pacific sleeper shark distribution and behavior. For the first time, these elusive...
Pacific Sleeper Sharks Documented for First Tim...
A team of marine researchers from Sun Yat-sen University has captured important footage that expands our understanding of Pacific sleeper shark distribution and behavior. For the first time, these elusive...
Identification
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Tiger Shark Teeth: Complete Identification Guide
Learn to identify tiger shark teeth with this comprehensive guide covering diagnostic features, species comparisons, and authentication tips for collectors.
Tiger Shark Teeth: Complete Identification Guide
Learn to identify tiger shark teeth with this comprehensive guide covering diagnostic features, species comparisons, and authentication tips for collectors.
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Bull Shark vs Sandbar Shark: What Collectors Sh...
Distinguishing between bull shark and sandbar shark teeth ranks among the most challenging identifications in fossil collecting. These similar requiem species often appear together in Atlantic formations, creating identification puzzles...
Bull Shark vs Sandbar Shark: What Collectors Sh...
Distinguishing between bull shark and sandbar shark teeth ranks among the most challenging identifications in fossil collecting. These similar requiem species often appear together in Atlantic formations, creating identification puzzles...
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Requiem Shark Teeth Identification: Complete Co...
Requiem sharks include some of the most commonly collected shark teeth, from the robust Bull Shark to the delicate Silky Shark. While these species share similar basic structures, each has...
Requiem Shark Teeth Identification: Complete Co...
Requiem sharks include some of the most commonly collected shark teeth, from the robust Bull Shark to the delicate Silky Shark. While these species share similar basic structures, each has...
Encyclopedia
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Palaeocarcharodon: The Mysterious Ancestor in M...
In the fascinating world of extinct sharks, few genera are as enigmatic as Palaeocarcharodon. While this ancient group may not dominate headlines in paleontological journals, it represents one of the...
Palaeocarcharodon: The Mysterious Ancestor in M...
In the fascinating world of extinct sharks, few genera are as enigmatic as Palaeocarcharodon. While this ancient group may not dominate headlines in paleontological journals, it represents one of the...
Collecting
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Geological Formation Guide for Shark Tooth Coll...
Understanding geological formations transforms casual beach combing into strategic fossil hunting. After examining thousands of specimens from formations worldwide, formation knowledge consistently separates successful collectors from those who rely purely...
Geological Formation Guide for Shark Tooth Coll...
Understanding geological formations transforms casual beach combing into strategic fossil hunting. After examining thousands of specimens from formations worldwide, formation knowledge consistently separates successful collectors from those who rely purely...
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Tiger Shark Tooth Collecting: Locations, Values...
Tiger shark teeth offer collectors some of the most distinctive and rewarding specimens in fossil collecting. Their robust construction, unique morphology, and wide geographic distribution create diverse collecting opportunities across...
Tiger Shark Tooth Collecting: Locations, Values...
Tiger shark teeth offer collectors some of the most distinctive and rewarding specimens in fossil collecting. Their robust construction, unique morphology, and wide geographic distribution create diverse collecting opportunities across...
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Tiger Shark Teeth: Care, Display & Authenticati...
Tiger shark teeth require proper care, display techniques, and authentication methods to maintain their scientific value and collector appeal. As someone who handles these specimens regularly, I've learned that proper...
Tiger Shark Teeth: Care, Display & Authenticati...
Tiger shark teeth require proper care, display techniques, and authentication methods to maintain their scientific value and collector appeal. As someone who handles these specimens regularly, I've learned that proper...
Locations
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Conservation
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Shark Conservation: How Fossil Collectors Can H...
Learn how shark fossil collecting supports conservation efforts. Discover the crisis facing modern sharks and how collectors can make a difference through ethical collecting.
Shark Conservation: How Fossil Collectors Can H...
Learn how shark fossil collecting supports conservation efforts. Discover the crisis facing modern sharks and how collectors can make a difference through ethical collecting.
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Great White Shark Teeth: A Collector's Guide to...
Expert guide to legal Great White shark teeth collecting. Learn authentication, documentation requirements, and fossil alternatives for collectors.
Great White Shark Teeth: A Collector's Guide to...
Expert guide to legal Great White shark teeth collecting. Learn authentication, documentation requirements, and fossil alternatives for collectors.
Culture
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Why People Collect Shark Teeth: History and Mod...
From ancient Hawaiian warriors to modern fossil hunters, shark teeth have captivated humans for millennia. Discover the fascinating cultural history and psychology behind one of nature's most enduring collectibles—and why...
Why People Collect Shark Teeth: History and Mod...
From ancient Hawaiian warriors to modern fossil hunters, shark teeth have captivated humans for millennia. Discover the fascinating cultural history and psychology behind one of nature's most enduring collectibles—and why...
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Jaws Turns 50: Your Ultimate Guide to Anniversa...
Jaws turns 50 this summer, and fans everywhere are celebrating with special screenings, museum exhibitions, live orchestra showings, and floating lake viewings. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just shark-curious,...
Jaws Turns 50: Your Ultimate Guide to Anniversa...
Jaws turns 50 this summer, and fans everywhere are celebrating with special screenings, museum exhibitions, live orchestra showings, and floating lake viewings. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just shark-curious,...
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From Jaws to Shark Teeth: How the 1975 Blockbus...
Half a century after Jaws terrified moviegoers and reshaped our view of sharks, its legacy still looms large. This deep dive explores how Spielberg’s blockbuster impacted public perception, marine science,...
From Jaws to Shark Teeth: How the 1975 Blockbus...
Half a century after Jaws terrified moviegoers and reshaped our view of sharks, its legacy still looms large. This deep dive explores how Spielberg’s blockbuster impacted public perception, marine science,...