19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant cuffs who embodied agreement in marriage

who embodied agreement in marriage and society - which were explored extensively in both ancient Roman and Renaissance art

A unique diamond solitaire ring designed by Butter Lane and set with a exceptional vintage coloured diamond

crafted in silver gilt throughout

Maker's mark CD - Tests as 18k gold

aided by his winged sandals he was able to travel quickly between the mortal and divine world

19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant cuffs who embodied agreement in marriageDATE: 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