This piece is an authentic vintage tiger claw set in 18 karat yellow gold. The exact age of the piece is unknown, but it resembles Victorian Raj in design and manufacture. The 18 karat gold setting has an intricately detailed chimera or dragon on each side. Tiger claw jewelry became popular during the British colonization of India during the Victorian period. This period was known as the British Raj (Hindi for 'rule'). The pieces were produced to appeal to the British travelers as souvenirs with an Indian flare. This craft is now banned, making the older pieces a rare collectible.
