Chubby Vintage Mano Cornuto Charm can opener

Chubby Vintage Mano Cornuto Charm can openerAn ancient Italian symbol, the mano cornuto (mano=hand corno=horn) is one of several gestures meant to protect from malocchio, the the evil eye. The evil eye was thought to particularly target mothers and babies, men's sperm, and fruit bearing trees forces of life! The gesture was to be performed with fingers pointing down, unless your intention was to offend instead of protect. Very good vintage condition with wear commensurate with age. Details: 14k

it wasn't until the best quality stones were found in Australia in the 1860s that they truly began to boom in popularity

the business was thriving when Engelhart Cornelius Ostby and his daughter Helene took one of many trips to Europe in 1912

and blue enamel in each letter

75 (slightly out of round

with quality marks and Augis trademark• 28mm x 14

in a sweet detailed heart version

with British hallmarks for Sheffield 1987

Three stone or trilogy rings have likewise enjoyed a rich tradition

settings - which means that despite its big-boy look

what at first glance appear to be tiny chips at the girdle of the stone are in fact naturals - when the circumference of the stone is very close to the faces of the rough crystal

This estate piece features two soft

Please keep in mind that the macro lens used for these photos emphasizes any flaws