Vintage Italian 18K Gold & Natural Ebony Carved African Princess Pendant - Blackamoor
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Wowww!!! What an extraordinarily gorgeous and extremely rare, hand-carved, natural ebony and 18 Karat gold pendant of the Venetian interpretation of an African beauty. This 1960’s pendant is the sincerest form of artisan flattery of an intricate and elaborate carving of the head of a very beautifully rendered, regal, African princess wearing 18 Karat gold jewelry: a gold ringed necklace, gold hoop earrings, and a gold topper.
This style of Italian artistry is called Moretti (Blackamoor in the U.S. and the U.K.) and its origins date back to sixteenth century Italy with deep roots in the history of the Venice Republic (“La Serenissima.”) Moretti as an art form has become a respected craft of the Italian jewelry tradition that has been passed from generation to generation and is still a part of today’s culture and legacy. Similar to Cameo jewelry of the Victorian era, the craftsmanship and elegance in this gorgeous piece conveys the artist’s love of beauty and desire to capture that beauty in art. One of the most famous modern-day artisans of this kind is Italian jeweler, Oreste Giovanni Corletto who is known the world over since the 1950’s and 1960’s with his beloved designs of aesthetic African beauty.
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Dark, rich, ebony wood is revered as a symbol of power, purity, balance, and luck. Ebony is also believed to amplify magnetic energy and provide protection against the evil eye.
This beautiful, powerful and attention grabbing, solid, jet black, ebony pendant will look absolutely stunning on your favorite necklace. This gorgeous, highly collectible work of art was made in Italy!
