Details about DAMASCENE NECKLACE A LONG SILVER CHAIN HAND
As it pertains to jewelry, the word Damascene is a process whereby non precious metals are decorated with K gold in decorative patterns. The procedure is for artisans to cover the surface of an object with fine grooves, using sharp cutting tools. Figures are then drawn on the scored surfaces. Then gold wires are pressed into these grooves with a steel punch and hammer Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another— typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background Oproduce intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a perceived resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk. THIS IS A USED ITEM BUT GOOD ORDER FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THIS WORK THIS WORK IS CRAFTED IN SPIAN IT HAS A LONG CHAIN AND DROP...26"..... I OFFER FOR AUCTION FAST POSTING.....ROYAL MAIL....TRUSTED SELLER FOR 10 YEARS.....