Antique Talon Charm | Antique Pearl & Diamond Charm ring The flowers are hand painted

The flowers are hand painted purple and white enamel and accented with post set pearls

beautifully accented with luminous seed pearls nestled in each of its petals

The interior of the band has very worn engraving (likely the date of someone's passing) and the underside of the ring has a glass compartment containing a lock of hair

White gold

It is 30 inches long and in very good condition

Antique Talon Charm | Antique Pearl & Diamond Charm ring The flowers are hand paintedThe 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