Antique Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Talon Charm of 14k Gold gold pocket knife and purple enamel atop a

and purple enamel atop a finely crafted 14k gold frame

The stones are quite stable in the mounting

The ornately detailed heart (circa 1910-1920) is marked for 10k gold and engraved with the initial D on the reverse of the piece

preserving a refined proportion appropriate to its intended purpose

Each bead is intricately decorated using the niello technique

Antique Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Talon Charm of 14k Gold gold pocket knife and purple enamel atop aAn antique talon charm, crafted in solid 14k gold and designed as a finely detailed claw grasping a cats eye chrysoberyl, a gemstone prized for its striking chatoyancy and protective symbolism. Originally an antique stickpin dating to 1890, the piece was expertly transformed by our jeweler, who removed the pin stem and added a 14k gold jump ring bail, preserving the original Victorian character while creating a beautifully wearable charm. The charm