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1950s Stamped Amita Japan Gold-Inlay Earrings Bracelet and Necklace Set
1950s Stamped Amita Japan Gold-Inlay Earrings Bracelet and Necklace Set
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There's a lot to know when it comes to Damascene Jewelry. Here's some important facts I've found.
Amita was a company from Japan. Established around 1932. Shintaro Amita became a member of the Trading Business Association in Kobe and began merchandising damascene. The quality of this style of jewelry and the company that manufactured was held in high praise. These pieces are collectable and timeless!
Damascene "Damasquinado de Oro or "Damasquino" is the art of decorating non-precious metals with gold typically 18k or 24k. It has roots in the Middle Ages and originates from the oriental-style artisan work done in Damascus, Syria. The craft, perfected by the Arabs and brought with them to Spain, has remained virtually unchanged over the centuries.
The scenes or patterns are obtained by engraving deep, patterned cuts into steel and then placing a gold foil into the lines of the design. This foil is hammered until the gold (18/greenish and 24/yellow carat) penetrates into the cuts, forming the design. Each piece is treated with a bluing solution to obtain oxidation and a black background is created. The back of all Damascene pieces are finished with gold metal.
These intricate traditional jewelry pieces were typically made with real 24K gold and silver inlay.
This set is signed Amita Japan and is in excellent vintage condition from what I can tell and is even more gorgeous in person. I do believe the very bottom gold toned charm may have once had an inlayed piece in it. I am just speculating but as you can see it photos it looks as though it is an empty space on the back side of it and was turned around to be shown as a simple gold toned charm. Either way it looks quite finished this way. I have priced the set according to this as a possibility. If I'm wrong, then it's your lucky day! :)
Item Measurements:
Necklace Length: 15.75 inch length
Drop Pendant Length from Chain: 3.25 inches long
Main Fan charm size: 1.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches long
Bracelet Length: 7.75 inch diameter
Fan charm size: .75 inches wide
Earrings dimensions: 1 inch wide by .75 inches tall
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