Tribal Fang Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver with Flame Openwork
SKU: 3173
Hold it up to a window and light passes through the center — tribal flames cut clean through the silver, leaving swirling negative space where solid metal used to be. The Tribal Fang Pendant is shaped like a predator's tooth, .925 sterling silver at 8 grams, measuring 20×35mm. The outer edge is polished bright. The interior flames are oxidized dark. Two finishes on one piece, with air visible between them.
Wear This If
If you want a gothic pendant light enough to forget — At 8 grams, this is one of the lightest pendants in the collection. The openwork interior removes metal without removing visual presence. It hangs on a thin chain without pull and won't weigh down a layered necklace stack.
If you like tribal or predator symbolism — The fang shape represents primal instinct — the tooth of something that hunts. In tribal cultures, wearing a tooth or claw means you carry the spirit and power of the predator. The flames inside add a fire element to that story.
If you pair this with the spearhead or fishhook — This pendant shares the same design language as the Tribal Spearhead and Tribal Fishhook — curved shapes, openwork interiors, similar scale. Worn on different chain lengths, they layer without competing.
Living With This Pendant
The flame openwork creates a see-through effect in the center of the fang. Against a dark shirt, you see the shirt through the flames. Against skin, you see skin tone behind the silver scrolls. It's a layered visual that flat pendants can't match — the pendant changes appearance depending on what's behind it.
The polished outer edge catches light sharply — it's mirror-bright and reflects overhead sources in long sweeps. The oxidized flame channels stay dark, so the contrast between bright frame and dark interior is constant. That dual finish deepens naturally with wear.
At 20×35mm, this is a mid-size pendant — taller than wide, with a pointed tip that hangs downward like a tooth. The ornate bail at the top adds a decorative transition between the chain and the fang shape. It hangs straight without spinning.
What's Inside
Good Questions
Q: Is the openwork fragile?
The flame strands are cast silver, not wire — they're thicker and stronger than they look. Normal pendant wear (hanging on a chain) puts almost no stress on the openwork. Don't press on the center with force or drop it on concrete, and it'll stay intact for years.
Q: What does a fang pendant mean?
In tribal traditions across the Pacific and Americas, wearing an animal tooth represents absorbing the predator's power — strength, focus, and survival instinct. The flames inside this fang add a fire element: passion, transformation, and intensity.
Q: What chain works with an 8g pendant?
A thin 1.5-2.5mm chain — box, curb, or snake style. At 8 grams, a heavy chain would overpower the pendant visually. A leather cord also works for a more rugged, tribal look. 18-22" length is standard.
Specs vs Reality
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Same tribal openwork family — the Tribal Spearhead Pendant uses the same filigree technique in an arrowhead frame at 6g.
For a heavier tribal piece with Polynesian roots, the Tribal Fishhook Pendant is 15g of solid silver with carved ridges along a curved hook.
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