Gem-set and diamond 'blackamoor' brooch, Nardi

Gem-set and diamond 'blackamoor' brooch, Nardi. photo Sotheby's

Modelled as a blackamoor portrait, the delicately carved black chalcedony head, adorned with amantilla veil and coat of pierced and textured gold design, decorated with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed. Est. 50,000—70,000 HKD. Lot Sold 31,250 HKD

Sotheby's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS & JADEITE. 07 Apr 10. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com