Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

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An objet de Vertu designed by Roberto Legnazzi. An incredible over sized piece, created in Alessandria Italy at the jewelry atelier of Roberto Legnazzi, back in the 1970's. This is a fabulous objet de vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with a nice selection of calibrated white colorless diamonds and is mount with an incredible extra large piece of natural coral, carved with Japanese motifs and the figure of a standing Quan Yin. The blade is made in the shape of a samurai katana sword. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 60 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.82 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 Clarity. Coral: Mount on top, with 1 piece of coral, carved with orientalism motifs. Onyx: Accented with, 1 oval double cabochon cut carved from black onyx. Weight: 334.95 Grams, (214.72 Dwt). Measurements: 454.66 mm by 142.75 mm (17.90 x 5.62 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Roberto Legnazzi, the Italian mark for the gold assay signed, "18KT .750 *1932AL". Roberto Legnazzi The Legnazzi company represents the fourth generation of a family of jewelers who creates jewelry since 1911 in his workshop in Valenza. The style Legnazzi is a bright example of Italian jewelry tradition and has been able to perpetuate itself over time thanks to the elegance that expresses in his creations. They was always looking for innovation and with a great attention to detail, they seek to satisfy the tastes of a sophisticated international clientele. His exquisite jewels are popular not only in Italy but all over the world. The atelier of Roberto Legnazzi was one of the master enamellers of the David Webb Company back in the 1970's. Actually his jewelry atelier is located at the Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 2, Valenza Alessandria. Orientalism In Art In art history, literature and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects of the Eastern world. These depictions are usually made by writers, designers, and artists from the Western world. In particular, Orientalist painting, depicts the Middle East, and it was one of the many specialties of 19th-century academic art, and the literature of Western countries was influenced by a similar interest in Oriental themes. Objets De Vertu Ojects de vertu, objects of virtu or objects of vertu, are small luxury objects which are not termed jewelry in the strictest sense of the word, meaning that they are worn on the person. These include minaudieres, cigarette cases, golden lighters...

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