Designed as a Blackamoor with a carved amber head, set with a circular-cut peridot and rubies, seed pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed G.Nardi, case stamped G.Nardi.

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Nardi. Rubies of purplish red, transparent, surface reaching fissures, typical inclusions visible under magnification. Stones with abrasions consistent with wear. Amber well carved, opaque, typical inclusions visible under magnification, abrasions to surface consistent with wear. Peridot, medium green, transparent, typical inclusions visible under magnification, light abrasions consistent with wear. Seed pearls of cream body colour, medium lustre, uneven nacre. Diamonds bright and lively. Secure pin. Metal tarnished in places. In good condition. Case stamped G.Nardi.
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