Actually, I realized my blunder, right after posting here. Federal charges are not what I was after, lol, just the turquoise, mostly. 🙄😁 That ring is stamped Sterling, and has the maker's hallmark on the back. That's about as good as it gets, on the old stuff. 👍
It never even occurred to me, that the talon was illegal, if it is. I have no previous experience in this area. Should I remove it from the necklace, and dispose of it? 🤔