Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob This chic band (circa 1960)

This chic band (circa 1960) is 18k gold with dark green enamel

A distinctive and meaningful addition to any charm bracelet or layered pendant collection

The pendant is 9ct gold (marked)

The moonstones were originally part of a necklace

The handsome lion dates to the early 1900s (circa 1910-1920)

Rutilated Quartz Talon Pendant or Charm | Antique Moonstone Claw or Talon antique watch fob This chic band (circa 1960)The 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