Bidspirit auction | DAMASCENE JEWELRY COLLECTION

DAMASCENE JEWELRY COLLECTION - This lot features a wonderful collection of vintage Damascene jewelry. Damascene jewelry is a decorative art featuring gold or silver wire inlaid into engraved iron or steel, creating intricate black-and-gold (or silver) designs, originating from Damascus, Syria, and famously produced in Toledo, Spain, and Japan, known for detailed patterns like birds, fans, and landscapes, often using techniques like etching and bluing for contrast, with modern versions sometimes imitating the look using less precious materials like tin.