Antique Talon Charm | Antique Pearl & Diamond Charm stick pin tiger's eye

tiger's eye

Tigers are one of the most revered animals in Chinese culture

5 inches from top to bottom by

The earrings measure 1 inch from top to bottom by 0

It is mounted in 14k gold with a base metal pin stem and measures 0

Antique Talon Charm | Antique Pearl & Diamond Charm stick pin tiger's eyeThe 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 eye catching pearl and diamond talon pendant was originally an antique 14k gold stick pin (circa 1900). Our jeweler removed the pin stem and welded on a 14k gold