GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'BLACKAMOOR' BROOCH, NARDI, 1960S AND ANOTHER 'BLACKAMOOR' BROOCH

Each designed as a blackamoor, the first with a head of carved amber, the turban and tunic set with pearls and cultured pearls, circular-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Nardi; the second brooch of similar design set with circular-cut rubies, emeralds and a cabochon coral. Estimate: 3,000—5,000 GBP. Lot Sold:  8,125 GBP

Sotheby's. Important Jewels Antique and Contemporary. London, New Bond Street. 22 Jul 08 - www.sothebys.com