Designed as a blackamoor, the head of carved black amber, the turban and tunic decorated with cultured pearls, brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, signed G. Nardi.

Signed G.NARDI and stamped 750 to reverse. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.50-2.80 carats. Rubies mid red, typical inclusion visible under magnification, surface wear visible scratches and some chips. Cultured pearl on turban off round shape, cream colour and with pink and blue overtone, typical imperfections. Cultured pearls on tunic of white body colour with pink and green overtones, well matched, some typical blemishes. Amber with crazing and surface scratches. Metal surfaces with light scratches and some discolouration.
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