Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon ladybug there is a surface reaching

there is a surface reaching natural inclusion on the sapphire and also some minor nibbles to the facets (visible only under magnification)

this Nefertiti charm is perfect for the queen in your life

and it is in great working order

We are selling the pendant with an optional 18 inch sterling silver paperclip link chain

The vintage charm (circa 1970) is marked for 14k and has tiny pearl abacus beads strung on a gold wire

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon ladybug there is a surface reachingThe 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