{"product_id":"antique-tiger-s-claw-pendant-in-20k-gold-with-cannetille-detail-c-victorian-british-raj","title":"Antique Tiger’s Claw Pendant in 20k Gold with Cannetille Detail (c. Victorian British Raj)","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA rare and captivating jewel, this antique tiger’s claw pendant—transformed from an original bracelet handcrafted over 100 years ago—reflects the fascinating cross-cultural design of the British Raj period. Crafted in rich 20k yellow gold with intricate, hand-worked cannetille metalwork, this pendant showcases both the artistry of Indian goldsmiths and the Victorian fascination with exotic materials. Features a genuine antique tiger’s claw, preserved and set as wearable jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" long x .75\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20k yellow gold +18k yellow gold bail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger's claw \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+ 20k gold cannetille mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"20 SS\" on clasp of original bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1880s–1910s (British Raj period)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition for age, with patina consistent with history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDuring the Victorian era, following Britain’s colonization of India, tiger-claw jewelry became highly fashionable among British travelers and officers—prized as both exotic souvenirs and status symbols. These jewels were commonly set in high-karat gold with elaborate goldsmith work, blending Indian artistry with Western tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eToday, the making of new tiger-claw jewelry has long been banned, which makes authentic antique examples highly collectible and increasingly rare on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51611082522938,"sku":"DK780","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/AntqiueTigersClawPendant.jpg?v=1756404741","url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/ja\/products\/antique-tiger-s-claw-pendant-in-20k-gold-with-cannetille-detail-c-victorian-british-raj","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}