19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant cuffs Maker's mark CD - Tests

Maker's mark CD - Tests as 18k gold

the chain has been extended at some stage in its past

They're each set with an old Euro diamond "flower" at the bottom in pie crust setting

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

19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant cuffs Maker's mark CD - TestsDATE: 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