Hi, can anyone help with this pendent, it is not what I normally find. maker age value. thank you
Hi, can anyone help with this pendent, it is not what I normally find. maker age value. thank you
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Hi, can anyone help with this pendent, it is not what I normally find. maker age value. thank you
fab_finds4u
·2 years agoI don't know why that page isn't found.
It's at crisnottijewels.com/the-truth-and-history-of-the-blackamoor/
I'm looking at that page on my browser.
fab_finds4u
·2 years agohttps://www.crisnottijewels.com/the-truth-and-history-of-the-blackamoor/
People should read this and understand this isn't the racist black face jewelry from the 20s-60s produced in the US.
fab_finds4u
·2 years agoI wonder if it is Corletto Italy.
They sell well here. Sold some myself. They still make Blackamoor earrings, pendants, etc.
maeday76
·2 years agoPlease add a photo of the underside of the neck. There's a mark that's probably important and FOR THE LOVE OF GOD do NOT melt it down. History is history, good, bad or indifferent
It shouldn't be thrown on the pyre of virtue today against the cultural/intrinsic value of tomorrow. Since we don't know what tomorrow holds, just wait. Or pass it down. It's not "pretty" in any way, but it's highly collectible and deserves to survive.
wastingtime101
·2 years ago4th photo in the original post @maeday76 . 😉
maeday76
·2 years ago@wastingtime101 Can you make out what the marks are? I can only see 84 (f?)
wastingtime101
·2 years agoStamp isn't clear enough. Based on a further away view, I think the part at the top is 18 (like 18K?) with some weirdness to the left. The part at the bottom looks like 84 FI (Fi) or Fl (FL).
Maybe this will help some @maeday76 :
maeday76
·2 years agoThanks @wastingtime101 , but I'm still bamboozled. I suppose a better photo wouldn't really help.
wastingtime101
·2 years agoYou won't be able to list it here. eBay will remove the listing under their "offensive materials" policy due to the ties between blackamoor jewelry and racism.
That said, it's probably 1950s. The pieces are typically 18k gold and ebony. It's easy to find examples online - you can even use Google Lens to quickly find listings on other auction sites.
silverstatetreasureboxes
·2 years ago@jonnybcanfish
@wastingtime101
Yes correct, tread lightly here.
 Although there are a few ebay listings, ( they haven't been caught) I wouldn't go near this. Sorry, Silver
jonnybcanfish
OP2 years agoI am with you, melt it that should fix it, thanks for your help
jonnybcanfish
OP2 years agoI was thinking that the pendent was tied to racism myself. Knowing that it will be for sale from me, thanks for your help.
silverstatetreasureboxes
·2 years ago@jonnybcanfish
IMHO I wouldn't destroy it as it's still a form of art. I would think a black history museum or cultural center would like this piece.
There are practicing African tribal members who still put rings, bones, paint on their faces and these pieces probably reflected those tribal members.
In today's world where everything is labeled racist with the latest of owning a dog is racist ( I kid you not) it is such a sad situation.
In the end, it's Ebays site and it's rules and we all need to follow them.
Best to you, Silver
jklfindings
·2 years agoBlackamoor stuff doesn't get hit by the "offensive materials" policy. It actually sells very well. Plenty of it on eBay. 1100+ listings pop up under just searching blackamoor. Sold several of ebony pieces with 18k gold myself with no issues at all.
fab_finds4u
·2 years agoThey don't have to Google. They can find them here.