Victorian Huge Japanese Bronze Shakudo Frog Pendant Amber All of the pearls have

All of the pearls have a rich

Besides normal surface wear

A beautiful sterling silver muff chain from the Victorian (ca1890) era

This spectacular and unusual necklace has an incredible look and would make a fabulous addition to any collection

there is no apparent damage to the gold or to the diamond stone

Victorian Huge Japanese Bronze Shakudo Frog Pendant Amber All of the pearls haveShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate it into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. This unique and very substantial pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era is a wonderful example of the Shakudo art form! The pendant has a very large, elongated shape with raised 3 dimensional detail.