A smaller ornament also quite a rare ornament that I have not had the pleasure of selling until now, called a Hillal or Khelal (moon) from either Medenine or Tataouline, Tunisia. Late 19th century. The engraved pattern has a central Star of David with floral motif.
From the estate of collector: Xaviar Guerrand-Hermes
See: In All Their Finery, Jewels from the Jewish World edited by Alia Ben-Amin, The Israel Museum Jerusalem, page 18.
Measures: 4" across