Of abstract design, set with coral, onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed G.Facchini, gross weight approximately 65 grams, case stamped Giorgio Facchini.

Accompanied by CISGEM, report no. 6157, stating that the coral is red, calcareous axis of sea animals. Measuring approximately 11.07 x 12.17 x 2.00mm. Stamped G.FACCHINI E.U. and 750 for 18 carat gold. Coral salmon red, with typical growth features visible. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.20-0.30 carats, estimated clarity VS. Onyx in good condition, some minor surface scratches. Metal surfaces with light scratches. Brooch fitting with some play, slightly bent, closes securely. Gross weight approximately 65 grams. Overall condition good.
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Accompanied by a gemmological report and a label from the artist's archive.

Giorgio Facchini, born in 1947 in Fano, Italy, began working for a goldsmith at the age of ten where he learned the technical skills of metalwork. Later becoming a sculptor, he rose to prominence with his conceptual and sculptural “Informale” and “Spatialism” jewels. In 1967 he won first prize at the Bevilacqua La Masa foundation in Venice and two years later undertook a new adventure in his jewellery designs introducing movement into his creations. This was to mark the beginning of “Kinetic” jewels, using jewellery as a medium to create moving sculpture. The idea was to fascinate Pierre Cardin who subsequently invited the artist to his Paris show for his catwalk project. Later in 1971 with his kinetic jewels Giorgio Facchini won the first prize at the 6^th Biennale d’Arte del Metallo, Gubbio.