Moretto pendant in gold, ebony, sapphires, rubies and diamonds

Pendant in 18k yellow gold. Design with Moretto head in ebony, with crown, earrings and body in yellow gold decorated by sapphires, cabochon cut and diamonds, brilliant cut. Tassel of strands of ruby beads hanging from the body of the Moretto.
Weight: 40,5 g
Measurements: 8.6 x 2.1 cm.

Its origin comes from Italy when the jeweler Guiolio Nardi, designed it for his marriage proposal to give his future wife a precious jewel inspired by William Shakespeare's Otello. Such was its success that for years, in Italy it became the best gift for the bride in this celebration, due to its high cost. Therefore, the Venetian Moretto is a symbol of ostentation and wealth.