Spanish Damascene Craftsmanship Floral Feather Scroll Lovebird Necklace / Antique American Jewelry

Inlay work—known as damasquinado or damasquino in Spanish—is the art of decorating steel with threads of gold and silver. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another. (typically into a dark, oxidized steel background with gold or silver), producing intricate patterns reminiscent of niello. The English term originates from the resemblance 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 in the Basque Country, and Kyoto, Japan. __________________________________________________________ The manufacturer ANFRAMA S.A. has been creating in this art form for over 1500 years. Almost all items are hand-painted and made in Spain, featuring luxurious inlaid decorations made of 18K and 24K gold plating or sterling silver. The company is still in operation today, but their current packaging boxes are made of cardboard. Therefore, the velvet boxes accompanying this batch of jewelry are from an earlier production period, with the exact date unclear (as the previous collector did not provide specifics). This batch consists of new old stock items with no signs of wear and are in excellent condition. ⚜️ 18K & 24K Gold Plating ⚜️ Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Chain length approximately 59.5cm, Pendant approximately 3.2*4.3cm 👀 Please note that measurements are taken with a tape measure, so slight variations are normal. As jewelry pieces are not perfectly square, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This auction is for one necklace with its original box and card. Other items shown in the photos are not included. Important considerations before purchasing: 💚 Please send a message to communicate if you have any questions before buying. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it's almost inevitable that there will be some degree of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. We ask for your understanding regarding minor imperfections. 💚 We will do our best to present the items clearly in the photos on the page. Please also inspect the images and descriptions carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and has been touched by time, so signs of use are to be expected. 💚 The designs of the jewelry in our shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," please reconsider carefully before making a purchase. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point where it cannot be worn, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds based on reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color differences, or issues not caused by shipping damage will not be accepted. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52808372007_686bcd9112_b.jpg