Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob The piece is hollow 14k

The piece is hollow 14k gold with tiny diamond eyes

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

it makes a charming addition to any fine vintage collection

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

The pendant is 9ct gold (marked)

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob The piece is hollow 14kThe 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