Couple of questions

[hav2fish]

First off I'd like to say I really appreciate all the info on this website and the obvious enthusiasm people have here. That being said, my first question is about the piece on the left. It was given to me by my Grandmother. She grew up around Lampassas Texas and also owned an antique shop most of her life. She does not remember where or when she got. I'm wondering if it's paleo and would like to see what ya'll think. It is thin and very well made. Since it is not a personal find I am considering getting it authenticated because, although I don't doubt my Grandma, after growing up around the antique shop I'm a pessimist. My second question is about the other piece. Personal find that is almost perfectly symmetrical. The corner that is broken appears to have the beginnings of a hole drilled that may have caused the break or may just be wishful thinking. All that work to break it on the first hole and then just give up? I don't know. Not that much experience with this type of artifact. I do know that nature does some interesting stuff with rocks so it may be nothing. Is this a shape a gorget would be?I appreciate all opinions in advance. Hope everyone has a great 4th of July.

 

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[creek astronaut]

the piece on the left appears to be a paleo piece,the piece on the right could be a pendant that never got finished or a geofact.most pendants/gorgets are more of a rectangular shape and have holes drilled in the center,gorgets have 2 holes drilled in them and pendants typically have one hole drilled in them, i have seen triangular shaped pendants.you are correct that mother nature can sometimes make an ordinary rock a topic of discussion.have a safe and enjoyable holiday,i know i will be happy to wake up in america in the morning

 

[The Grim Reaper]

The point definitely looks Paleo. Does it have grinding on the sides of the base. If there is grinding present then that would be an indication of it being a Paleo piece. To see if there is grinding feel along the edges and towards the tip should feel sharp and toward the base should feel smooth or at least smoother than the cutting edge toward the tip. The other piece just looks like a natural rock in the picture, but without actually holding it to see if there is any work or altering of the stone it's really hard to say.

 

[hav2fish]

Thanks for the replies. It feels like a serrated knife along the edges. This pretty much goes around the whole point although it feels slightly smoother towards the base.