Vintage Blackamoor Gold, Ruby & Diamond Pin Brooch — 14k & 18k Yellow Gold

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A finely detailed vintage Blackamoor bust pin in 14K and 18K yellow gold, featuring a carved dark stone head wearing … Read more A finely detailed vintage Blackamoor bust pin in 14K and 18K yellow gold, featuring a carved dark stone head wearing an intricately chased gold turban set with a small rose-cut diamond at the crown. The body is rendered in heavily engraved and repoussé gold with scrolling foliate motifs, centered with a prong-set round ruby cabochon. Butterfly clutch closure. Measurements approximately 0.86 x 0.50 inches. Weight 3.2 grams.

A piece of considerable craft and historical interest. The Blackamoor figure in jewelry has roots in 16th century Venice, where it became a prominent decorative motif across art, furniture, and personal adornment. In jewelry, the form reached its peak in the 18th and 19th centuries across Italy, Austria, and France, typically depicting turbaned figures in exotic dress rendered with exceptional goldsmithing detail. This example — with its carved stone head, repoussé gold body, and gemstone accents — is consistent with mid-20th century European revival pieces in this tradition, which have become highly collectible.

Condition: Very Good — minor wear consistent with age. Pin mechanism and butterfly clutch function properly.

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Brand: Unsigned
Metal: 14K & 18K Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: 14K, 750
Stones: Ruby (prong-set, round), Diamond (rose-cut, turban)
Weight: 3.2 grams
Measurements: approx. 22 mm x 13 mm
Closure: Butterfly clutch

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