VIDEO Very particular dual-use Moro brooch and pendant, bust and turban in 925 silver, very special finish thanks to the gunmetal colored ruthenium plating treatment, hand-sculpted white agate head, an absolutely unique piece. Why does this brunette have a white head? Here is our answer: Who were the Moors? Some scholars place them as originating from the Morea, the ancient Peloponnese, but there are also those who say that the Moors take their name from Moros which in ancient times was the name used to name Saracens, Turks, Libyans, and also Ethiopians, practically all those who they came from the Middle East, Islamic and otherwise… So Moro does not necessarily mean dark-skinned. Venice also known as the gateway to the East is full of references to the Moors, the Venetian goldsmiths and in Fiume began to produce “Moretti” jewels such as Talisman, with gold and enamels for the “Fiumani”; gold, silver and precious stones for the Venetian ones, on the latter the face of the Moretti is often carved in ebony wood but there are also variations in terms of heads, with faces made of tortoiseshell (only in the 60s), onyx, green jasper , malachite, turquoise, amber, jade, coral, and also in white agate like the one that was carved especially for the “Moor” that you see on this page, it is therefore an Ottoman Turk who is absolutely port bonheur and messenger of love. Price on request – Sometimes we publish jewels on the site that are only available to order; often photos and details of the jewels you see are published as a historical reference of our 50 years and more of activity for your future orders. We almost always do not publish prices due to the constantly changing costs of precious metals and stones; you can ask us if the jewel you saw is available, we will reply shortly also for a quote. To request information, use the “send a request for this product” button, call 041 5287549 or send an email to info@webjewels.it – Whatsapp +39 3299 14 35 98
