{"product_id":"m889-vintage-mid-century-blackamoor-moretto-figural-brooch-gold-plated-pin","title":"m889 Vintage Mid-century \"Blackamoor\" \/ \"Moretto\" Figural Brooch Gold Plated Pin","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003em889 Vintage Mid-century \"Blackamoor\" \/ \"Moretto\" Figural Brooch Gold Plated Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned item. Good condition. Please see pictures for details. We test all metals, no matter stamped or not. As seen on pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage mid-century \"blackamoor\" (or \"Moretto\") figural brooch, a highly collectible style popularized by historic Venetian jewelers like Giulio Nardi and various prominent mid-20th-century costume jewelry designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Figure: Features a carved male or female bust, typically formed from ebony, onyx, sardonyx, or painted glass\/resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaddress \u0026amp; Regalia: Adorned in a textured, gold-toned scrolling frame imitating royal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbellishments: Accented with blue sapphires, a prominent ruby-colored glass stone at the crown, clear rhinestone\/diamante pavé collars, a green glass focal bead, and a dangling mother-of-pearl or faux-pearl drop at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in Venice, Italy, these pieces traditionally referenced stylized depictions of North African figures, often inspired by legendary characters like Shakespeare's Othello, the \"Moor of Venice\". While highly popular as luxury souvenirs and high-fashion runway statement pieces from the 1930s through the 1960s, they are viewed today through a complex historical lens due to their exoticized depiction of ethnic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx. 2 1\/8\" x 1 1\/8 across. No stamps or hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good pre-owned item. No missing or damaged stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #002cfd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePlease be 100% sure of your purchase before buying, as we do not offer refunds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #002cfd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWe are more than happy to provide any specific pictures or answer any questions you have regarding our items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003eALL INCLUDED ITEMS ARE IN PICTURES, SOLD AS IS AS SEEN ON PICTURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003eDo not assume anything is included that is not shown in pictures.\u003cbr\u003eWe claim no responsibility for possible inaccuracies in Manufacturers description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease allow adequate time for your item to arrive before contacting us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic\u003cbr\u003e•We ship via First Class Mail USPS with signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRETURN POLICY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe DO NOT refund for \"buyer's remorse\". We do not accept returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a buyer returns an item, the buyer will pay all return shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 10% restocking fee will be subtracted from the amount of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo shipping fees will be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items must be returned exactly as shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an item is damaged during shipping, the buyer is responsible for contacting the shipping company to collect any monies owed.  All of our items are insured upon shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an item is defective we must be notified within 7 days to try to resolve the problem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny item listed \"as is, for parts or repair may not be returned.  These items may be damaged. 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