Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob The pendant is 9ct gold

The pendant is 9ct gold (marked)

The pendant was originally an antique brooch (circa 1900-1910) that we transformed by removing the pin findings and welding on a 14k gold bail

it makes a charming addition to any fine vintage collection

The handsome lion dates to the early 1900s (circa 1910-1920)

These unique wing earrings were created from an antique pin (circa 1910)

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob The pendant is 9ct goldThe 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