18ct gold, silver, hardstone, gem-set and pearl brooch, Nardi,…
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18ct gold, silver, hardstone, gem-set and pearl brooch, Nardi, modelled as a blackamoor, the tunic embellished with circular-cut rubies, emeralds and cultured pearls, articulated earrings, and a matching turban decorated with emeralds, the reverse with engraved foliate detailing, length approximately 60 mm, signed Nardi.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Hardstone - Hardstone is not a scientific name for a particular gemstone, but a word used to describe any one or more semi-precious stones used in jewellery and decorative arts, and can include jade, agate, onyx, rock crystal, amber, jet and carnelian. Softer stones and minerals such as soapstone, and alabaster and hard stones used in building such as marble or granite are generally excluded.

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