04/21/09An former Spanish damascene sword pin has been gracefully transformed into an eye-catching necklace.
Damascene is a technique of inlaying gold and silver on etched and oxidized steel to produce beautiful decorative designs.
It has come to be known as a trademark artform of Toledo, Spain.
And interesting -- it's quite a popular artform in Japan also, where it is referred to as Amita, so named after the Amita Damascene Manufacturing Company, Kyoto, Japan.
Classic good looks, fantastic history.
Signed Kay Adams, A1172
Bitz Collection, Sold
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