Nubian Prince Gem Set Brooch Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 2.76 Ctw In Diamonds And Pearls
A gem set Nubian Moor Prince Brooch With Gemstones.
Beautiful three dimensional piece, created in Venice Italy, back in the 1960. This versatil brooch pendant has been crafted in the shape of a Moor prince in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The head is carved from a single piece of natural black Ebony wood and display a beautiful highly detailed face. Excellent carving with great craftsmanship. A very nice representation of a Nubian prince with beautiful details and in great vintage condition. It is adorned with intricate baroque ropes, a turban with a crest and diamonds earrings. Fitted with a hinged bar with a trombone lock to wear as a brooch and a pair of sliders to wear in a chain or necklace.
Diamonds: The ropes are mounted in a flush settings, with 29 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.76 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 Clarity.
Gemstones: Embellished with hanging movable elements mounted with 9 round white pearls of 7 mm.
Weight: 40.25 Grams, (25.80 Dwt).
Measurements: 75 mm by 38 mm by 23 mm (2.95 x 1.59 x 0.91 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the gold assay mark, ".750".
Note: This kind of pieces began appearing in European decorative arts in the 17th century. “They became popular in aristocratic homes, including the court of Louis XIV, at a time when Europeans were engaged in the trade with the Persian empire and other countries in the middle east . The notion of the exotic became a symbol with Baroque ostentation". It's important to understand that this pieces emerged as a response to the Moorish occupation of Europe. They were Arabic, hence the turbans and tunics you see in many of them. They were a curiosity—there were not many Africans in Italy at the time. So that's where the tradition came from. Since those times Venetian artisans created various kinds of Moors exploring all kind of jewelry: earrings, brooches, pendants, and necklaces with the portrait bust made in ebony wood usually adorned with precious stones and enamels. Even today, these pieces are considered the most wanted and typical expression of Venetian jewelry: testimonials of this everlasting elegance have been icons of the 20th century as Grace Kelly, Ernest Hemingway, Liz Taylor, Barbara Hutton, Arthur Rubinstein and Elton John.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P111422ATEN/.9675
