Moretto is one of the most recognizable symbols of the river, and once our grandmothers jewelry, with its aesthetic and decorative function, it symbolizes belonging to Rijeka and the maritime region as well as an invisible bond connects the river today to Rijeka at the beginning of the century.
When mentioning "Moretto", usually referring to the earrings are the most common jewelry anthropomorphic forms - a black head with white turban, but the image itself - the bust of a black man with a turban - incorporated into other types of jewelry (brooches, decorative pins, rings).
The creation of the Moretto was greatly influenced by Venice, which is in the 17th and 18 century was obsessed with the Orient, so with oriental spices, perfumes, fabrics, clothing and jewelry, the chambers of the wealthy Venetian patricians introduced paževe and servants - in oriental dress. This prompted many Venetian goldsmiths began making decorative pins in the form of black person with a turban and a golden chest, richly decorated with precious stones, called "Moretto".
At the same time in Rijeka appeared Moretto, as a modest version of the Venetian Moretto.
Due to the specific appearance, workmanship and reasonable prices, Moretto became a traditional women's jewelry, mostly in Rijeka.
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