19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant mizpah A spectacular pair of diamond

A spectacular pair of diamond dome earrings dating from the late Victorian period

Strap to fit: 6 inches to 6 1/4 inches

tests as gunmetal

and remains in the original fitted presentation box

with Austrian marks

19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant mizpah A spectacular pair of diamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Very weird Japanese Shakud pendant formed as a monkey dog creature. It's holding a rope in its mouth, with clover motifs along its back and gold eyes and nose. Shakud is an alloy of gold and copper that, when treated, takes on a black (or sometimes indigo) patina. It's one of the irogane colour metals traditionally used in sword making, door locks, drawer handles, and, in modern times, jewellery. The colour metals are all