Vintage Shield Pendant | 18k Gold Turquoise Pearl & Enamel Shield on Optional 14k Chain panther jewelry harmoniously integrated into the antique

harmoniously integrated into the antique setting

It is in very good condition with minimal enamel loss to the periphery of the top right petal and near the center of the clover visible under magnification

The turquoise cabochons are set in silver

there is one very small chip to the underside of one turquoise cabochon (visible only under magnification)

Glistening diamond star earrings set in 14k white gold

Vintage Shield Pendant | 18k Gold Turquoise Pearl & Enamel Shield on Optional 14k Chain panther jewelry harmoniously integrated into the antiqueTurquoise is one of the oldest and most beloved stones in man's history. Long treasured by kings, shamans and warriors, the turquoise stone was thought to bring protection and good fortune. This dramatic shield pendant features a gold shield with pearl and enamel accents and a turquoise heart at its center. The pendant was originally a vintage brooch (circa 1950 1965) transformed by removing the pin findings and adding on a 14k gold bail. The pendant