Antique jewelry glossary

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Hunting trophy

A trophy from a hunted animal mounted in a jewel. Bird beaks, animal claws, teeth, skulls, horns, legs, tails, feathers, etc., have all been used. Such a jewel may be worn on a hat, used as a pendant, attached to a coat, etc.