Vintage Medium-Sized Cornicello new york Heavy and buttery 18k gold

Heavy and buttery 18k gold give this ring an incredible feel on the hand

This tiny charm would have been a tourist's memento

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

popping against the deep yellow gold

Vintage Medium-Sized Cornicello new york Heavy and buttery 18k goldThe 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