Spanish Damascene Craftsmanship Long Bell Carved Totem Pendant Vintage Screw Back Earrings / Antique Jewelry

Inlaid jewelry—known as damasquinado or damasquino in Spanish—is the art of decorating steel with gold and silver wire. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another. (typically gold or silver into a dark, oxidized steel background) to produce intricate patterns reminiscent of niello. The English term derives from a perceived similarity to the rich brocade patterns of damask silk. The technique is still practiced in cities with a long history of damascening, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Toledo (Spain), Eibar (Basque Country), and Kyoto (Japan). ______________________________________ As this batch is quite old, there will be more noticeable signs of wear. Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age, but these do not affect its functionality or aesthetic appeal when worn. Please consider this carefully if you are concerned. ⚜️ Circa 1930s~1960s ⚜️ Unmarked ⚜️ Alloy ⚜️ Approximately 5.9cm long, 2.3cm at its widest ⚜️ The metal parts on the back have dark oxidation spots. Overall condition appears acceptable. Please examine the photos carefully. 👀 Please note that measurements are taken with a tape measure, and slight variations are normal. As jewelry is not perfectly symmetrical, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for a pair of earrings only; other items shown in photos are not included. Please Note Before Purchasing: 💚 If you have any questions, please send us a message before purchasing. 💚 It is nearly impossible for metal jewelry from the 1940s~1980s to be free of discoloration, fading, or rust spots. Please have a shared understanding of minor imperfections. 💚 We will do our best to clearly present the items in photos on the page. Please also examine the pictures and descriptions closely. 💚 Vintage jewelry is, by its nature, an item with a history. It will have signs of use after being cherished through the years. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style (e.g., converting clip-on earrings to post earrings). 💚 Those who have never encountered "Vintage Jewelry" before are strongly encouraged to reconsider before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns (or refunds) based on reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color differences, or issues not related to shipping damage, cannot be accommodated. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53205393255_c5a1a47283_b.jpg