Arte Toledano - Vintage Gold Plated Damascene Bracelet (VE350)

Arte Toledano - Vintage Gold Plated Damascene Bracelet (VE350)

$125.00

Arte Toledano - Vintage Gold Plated Damascene Bracelet. This gorgeous bracelet is crafted from gold plate over metal, signed AMITA. Featuring lovely detail, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The panels on this bracelet showcases a black background, with a beautiful gold etched decoration of chinoiserie and flowers. The back of the panels have a satin finish. The bracelet has a slide and lock closure and a safety chain. This vintage eye catching bracelet looks stunning when worn, and is in lovely condition. A great unique piece for any vintage jewelry collection.

History: Originating in Syria and exported to Spain during the Moorish conquest in the early 700s AD, damascene is an artform that has literally been around for centuries. It was first started in Damascus, hence the name. Damascene jewelry is often handcrafted and depicts scenes with doves, flowers, and geometric shapes.

Damascene is a surface decoration process that involves the inlaying of gold wire or silver into an undercut groove in the surface of bronze, iron or steel. Another form is the machining of curved line pattern into the surface of a metal. Watch parts are damascened by machine for a swirled or wavy finish.

These Pre-Columbian smiths used alloys of copper with gold and silver known as tumbaga. However, it wasn't until 1805 that Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli invented electroplating.

Measurements: Bracelet (Fits a 6" wrist or smaller)

Weight: 21.20 grams

Condition: Very Good Note: Slight wear to the gold plate, seen under magnification.

Origin: Spain, Toledo

Date: Circa 1960