Antique Shakudo Crane Conversion Pendant pearl flower ring rendered in luminous white enamel

rendered in luminous white enamel over 14k gold

there is wear to the enamel on the padlock (visible under close inspection) and the reverse of the heart is engraved "Floreni" with a small pin sized hole

This Caduceus symbol with a short staff entwined by two serpents surmounted by wings is the perfect gift for any health care professional

The piece measures 24 inches

Antique Shakudo Crane Conversion Pendant pearl flower ring rendered in luminous white enamelShakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina. This striking pendant was converted from an antique letter opener (circa 1900) and features a family of cranes beneath a silver bail accented with a 0. 25ct old European cut diamond. The piece measures 4. 5 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 1. 5 inches wide, and it is in very good condition. Due to the heft