Vintage Turtle Charm | 14k Gold Charm baroque pearl Shakudo is a Japanese mixed

Shakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina

on the clasp

offering a crisp

A timelessly elegant design

a stone purported to help in overcoming self-destructive emotions like guilt

Vintage Turtle Charm | 14k Gold Charm baroque pearl Shakudo is a Japanese mixedTurtles symbolize resilience and patience, and remind us to face life's challenges one purposeful step at a time. This vintage turtle charm (circa 1930 1940) is accented with blue and green enamel. The charm is unmarked, but acid tests for 14k gold. The turtle measures 0. 7 inches from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom of the charm by 0. 4 inches wide. It is in very good condition. Materials: Gold.