Japan DAMASCENE LOTUS Flower Necklace Brooch Vintage Monet Signed Fine Jewelry

This Beautiful Floral Necklace that can be worn as a brooch also is gold filled with a 18" chain. It sports 2 big luscious Lotus Flowers and is High end quality designer jewelry. A perfect addition to a collection or for a gift for that special someone. ∆ Maker: Monet ∆ Material: Gold filled metal Damascene is a process whereby non precious metals are decorated with 18-24K gold in decorative patterns. The procedure is for artisans to cover the surface of an object with fine grooves, using sharp cutting tools. Figures are then drawn on the scored surfaces. Then gold wires are pressed into these grooves with a steel punch and hammer. Figures are then drawn on the scored surfaces. The whole item is then blued to produce a black background by a total oxidation of the surfaces which are not damasked. A delicate and light process of chipping gives a lovely sheen to the object. Finally, the piece is mounted to give the final object. The finished product is a very dramatic look with many Damascene designs focusing on the Renaissance look of birds and flowers. ∆ Size : see photo ∆ Weight: medium ∆ Condition: In good vintage pre-owned condition. ∆ Lovely patina! Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. If you would like to see our other cufflinks and items in our store please click here : https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. June 4, 2014