Gold

A European-style piece of jewellery, consisting of a long golden chain and a watch. In the centre of the chain, there is an oval, mobile element. It is decorated with enamel and features two chain components that terminate in tassels.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Fine bracelet comprised of articulated consecutive square elements filled with curvilinear motifs in filigree technique and inlaid enamel.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Bracelet of fine craftsmanship, filigree and granulation. The clasp is covered by a rosette.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earrings

Gold earings with turquoise stones in the centre of hollow lozenge-shaped elements. From the bottom of each earing, extend five small stems which terminate in calyx-shaped holders with pearls.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earrings

Fine filigree earrings decorated with polychrome inlaid enamel. Five pearls are suspended from each earing. The upper part of the earrings pass through the wire hook, by means of which they are secured onto the ear; the bending end of the hook passes through the pierced ear lobe.     

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earings

Traditional silver-gilt earrings of Cypriot craftsmanship. They consist of two parts connected through two small intersecting rings. The upper part, which is attached onto the wire hook fastening, features three leaves in repoussé work with an inserted red stone (ruby?) at their base. The lower part consists of a hanging filigree drop from which small spherical filigree beads are suspended.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Earings

Silver-gilt earrings of Cypriot craftsmanship. They consist of a double drop-shaped element, hanging from another element in the shape of a tied ribbon. The earrings are secured onto the ear by means of a wire hook fastening.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

A pair of traditional earrings, consisting of a hanging drop-shaped filigree element decorated with applied granules.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

European-style elaborate golden brooch with precious stones. It comprises a central spherical element from which spread stems with leaves and fruits, all decorated with pearls.

Collection E. Mantovani-Astgian

Old gold Ottoman coin. On both sides are depicted the monogram (tugra) of Sultan Mahmoud II (1808-1839) and olive branches. On the circumference of the coin is a hole through which passes a golden chain. The coin decorated the bride's headscarf.