Price guide to antique Blackamoor brooches set with gemstones. Below are some examples of gem-set Blackamoor brooches including a cultured pearl and black onyx brooch and a diamond and emerald brooch.
A gem-set, cultured pearl, black onyx and 18k gold blackamoor clip brooch, Nardi signed Nardi; dimensions: 2 3/8 x 1 1/2in.
Sold for US$ 4,750 (£ 3,545) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2017
A DIAMOND, EMERALD AND EBONY BLACKAMOOR CLIP BROOCH AND A PAIR OF BLACKAMOOR EARCLIPS The brooch with carved ebony head of a female blackamoor wearing a pair of diamond and faceted emerald drop earrings, and pear-shaped emerald pendant necklace, her headdress and robes with engraved decoration and set with circular-cut diamond detail, the reverse with hinged compartment, 6.8cm; and a pair of earclips each blackamoor bust with ruby and diamond accents, by Visconti Orlandini, clip and post fittings, 2.7cm Earclips signed Visconti Orlandini
Sold for GBP 6,000 at Christie’s in 2017
Gold, Blackamoor and Gem-Set Charm Bracelet and Brooch 18 kt., 8 charms. Length 8 inches.
Blackamoors set with turquoise, multicolored stones. Good condition. Normal wear. Chain width 1/4 inch. Pin: 1 5/8 x 1 inches.
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2016
18k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Blackamoor Brooch
METAL: 18K white gold. GEMSTONES: diamonds – approx. 7.00-7.50ctw , mabe pearl – 16mm, black and red enamel. MEASUREMENTS: brooch measures 4″ long x 50mm at widest point. MARKED: Italy 18Kt. WEIGHT: 101.3 grams.
Sold for $2,900 at Hampton Estate Auction in 2018
18kt. Blackamoor Brooch elaborately engraved, one pear shape turquoise cabochon approx. 9 x 6mm, one round turquoise cabochon approx. 2.3mm, seven round faceted rubies and sapphires approx. 2.5mm each, stamped “L18K, Made in Italy”, yellow gold, 1-5/8 x 1 in., 17.1 grams. Rubies, sapphires and earrings on figure are glued in, light wear and tarnish to back
Sold for $700 at Brunk Auctions in 2018
18 Karat Two-Color Gold, Diamond and Cameo Brooch, Valentin Magro Designed as a blackamoor, the costume decorated with cameos and the turban topped by a star, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 carats, gross weight approximately 43 dwts, signed Valentin Magro.
Sold for 5,000 USD at Sothebys in
