Georgian Coral Mano Cornuto "Sign of the Horns" Charm victorian locket Transitional Cut Diamond

Transitional Cut Diamond

making them a popular engagement ring choice

It's crafted in silver and has the name M Kell engraved on the back

Cartier maker's marks

1800 - Tops

Georgian Coral Mano Cornuto "Sign of the Horns" Charm victorian locket Transitional Cut DiamondDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 This fantastic Georgian charm is modelled as the mano cornuto aka sign of the horns. The hand itself is carved from vibrant natural coral, wonderfully detailed, with 15k gold fittings. The mano cornuto (literally mano: hand, corno: horn) is an ancient Italian amulet used for magical protection against the dreaded Evil Eye and bad luck. Similar to other hand gestures such as the hamsa, manu fica, etc, this gesture has a dual