Vintage Spanish Damascene Double-Sided Totem Pendant Hook Earrings / Antique European Jewelry

Inlaid jewelry—known as damasquinado or damasquino in Spanish—is the art of decorating steel with gold and silver threads. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another (typically gold or silver into a dark oxidized steel background) to create intricate patterns resembling niello. The English term derives from the perceived similarity to the rich brocade patterns of damask silk. Cities with a long history of damascening still practice the technique, including in Malaysia, Indonesia, Toledo, Spain, Eibar, the Basque Country, and Kyoto, Japan. ______________________________________ As these items are quite old, they will exhibit more signs of wear. Vintage jewelry inherently carries the patina of age, but this does not compromise its functionality or aesthetic appeal for wear. Please consider this carefully if you are concerned about such details.🙏🏻 ⚜️ Markings: SPAIN ⚜️ Alloy ⚜️ Length approx. 2.9 cm, Widest point approx. 1 cm ⚜️ Shows normal signs of use. Overall condition appears acceptable. Please examine photos carefully. ⚜️ Will be shipped with new ear pads. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a soft tape measure, so slight discrepancies are normal. As jewelry pieces are not perfectly geometric, the measurements provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for a pair of earrings only; other items shown in photos are not included. **Important Notice Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before you buy. 💚 It is highly probable that metals from the 1940s to 1980s will have some degree of discoloration, tarnishing, or rust spots. Please acknowledge that minor imperfections are to be expected. 💚 We make every effort to clearly present the items through photographs on the listing page. We kindly ask that you examine the images and descriptions with care. 💚 As these are vintage items, they have been subject to the passage of time and will undoubtedly bear marks of use. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly advise you to reconsider before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, refunds will not be provided for reasons such as the item differing from expectations, discrepancies in size or color, or damage not incurred during transit. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53205194218_44172ae1b6_b.jpg