Antique Talon Charm | Antique Tiger's Eye Charm star locket The pendant is 14k gold

The pendant is 14k gold and it glistens with four cushion cut diamonds

Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying

"According to laws of aerodynamics the bumble bee cannot fly

The finely rendered micromosaics are comprised of hand set glass tesserae depicting swallows mounted in buttery 14k gold

there are two small chips on the middle-right of the piece and some chipping to the back around the top rivet

Antique Talon Charm | Antique Tiger's Eye Charm star locket The pendant is 14k goldThe 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 tiger's eye talon pendant was originally an antique 10k gold stick pin (circa 1900). Our jeweler removed the pin stem and welded on a 10k gold bail.