Vintage Tortoiseshell Hand Pin with Diamonds Sapphires and Rubies

Vintage Venetian Tortoiseshell Hand Pin with Diamonds Sapphires and Rubies

A unique brooch come pendant signed by Nardi, depicting the Venetian symbol of a hand. The hand is carved very realistically out of blond tortoise shell and is decorated with a small diamond ring on the pinky finger; a movable ruby and diamond bracelet; and a ruby, sapphire and diamond decorated 18ct yellow gold sleeve. Circa 1970’s.

The piece can be worn as a pin/brooch or as a pendant.

Signed Nardi, Hallmarked.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Length: 8.5cm
• Width: 2.8cm
• Condition: Excellent, wear consistent with age and use