Vintage Medium-Sized Cornicello new york 7mm wide and 1mm thick

7mm wide and 1mm thick

popping against the deep yellow gold

this playful piece would have been worn on a charm bracelet in its early life

This tiny charm would have been a tourist's memento

The diamond is truly gorgeous - so bright and clear that we do suspect it may have been a modern recut

Vintage Medium-Sized Cornicello new york 7mm wide and 1mm thickThe cornicello Italian for "little horn" is an ancient Italian amulet modelled in the shape of a devil's horn and worn to ward of the evil eye. The evil eye was believed to be mostly drawn to women and children, men's sperm, and fruit bearing trees the life giving forces sustaining generations. This particular version is made of 9k gold, lightweight and robust in size. Details: 9k gold, unstamped but tested 28mm long not including bails, 7. 8mm at