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NARDI, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND \'PRINCESS TURANDOT\' BROOCH
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$4,250
Live Auction
Important Jewelry
Description
NARDI, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND 'PRINCESS TURANDOT' BROOCH
Consisting of a carved obsidian female head with red enamel headdress and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats total. Mounted in yellow gold. 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches.
Engraved: NARDI 750.
Gross weight: 13.80 dwt.
Engraved: NARDI 750.
Gross weight: 13.80 dwt.
Property of a Jewelry Collector
Condition
Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4 by 1 3/8 inches.
Overall Condition: Superficial scratches are consistent with wear.
Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):
Color: H-I.
Clarity: SI.
Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):
Color: H-I.
Clarity: SI.
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Provenance
This brooch is of Princess Turandot from the opera Turandot by Puccini and was a limited series done by Nardi.
Founded in the 1920’s, Nardi carried on the proud Venetian tradition of hand-crafted jewelry. However, it was not until 1931 that Giulio Nardi chose to interpret the famed “Moretti” or Blackamoor brooches that had long been important symbols of Venice. His designs in this motif would go on to become the most desirable examples of the style, attracting international attention and adorning the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, among many others.
Founded in the 1920’s, Nardi carried on the proud Venetian tradition of hand-crafted jewelry. However, it was not until 1931 that Giulio Nardi chose to interpret the famed “Moretti” or Blackamoor brooches that had long been important symbols of Venice. His designs in this motif would go on to become the most desirable examples of the style, attracting international attention and adorning the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, among many others.