Antique Shakudo Bird Brooch water bearer This antique natural sapphire and

This antique natural sapphire and diamond griffin ring dates to the early 1900s

22 grams and is in excellent antique condition

It is in great condition with one stable

The central diamonds are E-F color

wine-red color and visual depth

Antique Shakudo Bird Brooch water bearer This antique natural sapphire andA striking antique shakudo bird mounted in 900 silver possibly a long tailed widowbird or a stylized phoenix. The richly patinated shakudo, an alloy prized in Japanese metalwork, provides a deep, dark color that enhances the intricate detailing and subtle tonal variations of the design. The elongated composition emphasizes the graceful sweep of the birds tail, capturing a sense of movement and elegance characteristic of late 19th century Japanese