【Antique Western Jewelry】Spanish Damascene 24K Gold Craftsmanship Bird and Twining Motif Earrings/Clip-ons

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52286903522_9d8cf48d91_z.jpg We adhere to the following safety SOP: 1. Enhanced staff hygiene during the packing process. 2. Daily monitoring of staff temperatures. 3. Protective measures observed throughout the shipping process. Please shop with confidence. Thank you! ➤ Discover the enduring beauty of antique jewelry, designed to last and resist fading! ➤ Product Description Spanish Damascene craftsmanship, a metal inlay technique, traces its origins back over 2000 years to Damascus, the capital of Syria. It was later introduced to the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) in the early 8th century with the Moorish invasions. Spanish Damascene pieces often feature motifs of birds, flowers, and Islamic geometric patterns. The process involves creating a base from iron or a copper alloy, etching fine lines onto the surface, and then meticulously hammering thin sheets of real gold and silver to form intricate patterns and inlay them. A layer of lacquer is applied and fired to prevent oxidation and corrosion of the base metal. This is followed by polishing and fine micro-engraving techniques before the piece is finally set into jewelry. 【Characteristics of Damascene Craftsmanship】 (1) Oxidized metal base: The metal base has a black appearance. (2) Hand-chiseled: Engravings are typically concave with well-defined outlines. (3) Cicada-wing thin gold and silver foil: Hand-hammered into the chiseled grooves, the foil is delicate and fine. ★ Era: Circa 1960s ~ 1970s ★ Origin: Spain ★ Dimensions: Approximately 2.1 cm in length / ★ Material: 24k gold alloy inlay with floral patterns Our collection of antique Western jewelry mostly dates from the 1930s to the 1980s! Antique jewelry is no longer produced; their numbers dwindle with each passing day, and once they're gone, they're gone forever. Their rarity is precisely what makes them so unique. 《A Gentle Reminder》 ➤ Antique pieces are not new items and will bear traces of their age, which only adds to their depth and rarity. Please refrain from applying the same strict standards as you would for new products. We hope that through these antique pieces, you'll discover the stories behind them, revealing the elegance and radiance of a bygone era. ➤ All product images are of the actual items. Due to variations in computer monitor colors and lighting conditions, there might be slight differences between the photos and the real item. Please examine the photo details carefully and review the product information before placing your order. Thank you! ➤ Upon detailed review of the photos, if the item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a return can be arranged. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as the item not matching your imagination, differences in size, color variations, or damage not incurred during shipping. ➤ Antique Jewelry Care: ♞ Try to avoid contact with perfumes and cosmetics. Remove jewelry before bathing. If contact occurs, wipe gently to prevent residue from damaging the metal surface. ♞ If you plan not to wear the jewelry for an extended period, store it in a zipper bag to minimize prolonged exposure to air.