NARDI, SAPPHIRE, STAR SAPPHIRE AND CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL BLACKAMOOR BROOCH

Consisting of a carved figure with yellow gold and silver mounts with engraved detail containing round cabochon sapphires, star sapphires and cat's eye chrysoberyl. 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.
Engraved: N009 08 Nardi.
Gross weight: 17.30 dwt.

Accompanied by a Nardi box and guarantee certificate.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Nardi Gioielleria, founded in Venice in 1926, is now run by the third generation of the Nardi family. Well known for its finely crafted, primarily one-of-a-kind, Moorish heads, depicting carved sardonyx or ebony-faced princes, in gold robes and richly decorated turbans, whose symbolism is derived from 18th century Orientalist paintings.

Overall Condition: Superficial scratches consistent with wear. Acid test indicates 18 karat gold.

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NARDI, SAPPHIRE, STAR SAPPHIRE AND CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL BLACKAMOOR BROOCH

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