Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon micromosaic earrings The pendant is finely detailed

The pendant is finely detailed with a textured body and a diamond accent on its head

with only minor wear to the paste and pearls visible under magnification

For Germans

5 inches wide and weighs 3

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon micromosaic earrings The pendant is finely detailedThe 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