Shakudo Earrings | Antique Heron Earrings terrier pendant The opal top was originally

The opal top was originally part of an antique stick pin (circa 1910) transformed with a simple 14k gold band

reflecting the richness of its gold construction

Meticulously crafted

It's 18k gold (unmarked

but acid tests for 14k white gold

Shakudo Earrings | Antique Heron Earrings terrier pendant The opal top was originallyShakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina. These shakudo earrings were converted from a pair of antique cufflinks (circa 1880 1900) by adding 14k gold ear wires and yellow diamonds. The earrings depict cranes under cherry trees, set in 14k gold. Each dangle measures 1 inch from the bottom of the diamond to bottom of the piece by 1 inch wide. They are in very