Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon micromosaic earrings 03 carat) round brilliant diamond

03 carat) round brilliant diamond and two synthetic sapphire accent stones set in an ornate open work filigree mounting

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

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

This sparkling 14k gold pendant (circa 1980-1990) glistens with diamond and sapphire accents

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon micromosaic earrings 03 carat) round brilliant diamondThe 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