Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon ladybug 95 inches wide and they

95 inches wide and they weigh 6

but there is some residual lead solder on the collets of two side diamonds (visible under magnification)

The whistle is 14k gold (marked) and dates to the mid 20th century (circa 1940-1950)

this Nefertiti charm is perfect for the queen in your life

this pietra dura ring features a colorful butterfly

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon ladybug 95 inches wide and theyThe use of a "ball and claw" motif originated from ancient Chinese mythology. In ancient times, a dragon's claw clutching a jewel or stone was said to protect the treasure from evil forces attempting to steal it. Centuries later, this motif symbolizes safekeeping of the object it holds. This charm features a rutilated quartz ball set into a 14k gold talon. The pendant was originally an antique stick pin that our jeweler transformed with the addition