Vintage Art Deco 1920's 24ct Gold Damascene Shakudo Japanese Bracelet

Vintage Art Deco 1920's 24ct Gold Damascene Shakudo Japanese BraceletVintage 1920's Damascene Shakudo Japanese gold bracelet. This unusual bracelet depicts Japanese scenes in 24ct gold and sterling silver using a technique called 'Damascening'. This process in the art of inlaying different metals into one another, in this case gold and silver set into an oxidised steel background. This technique has a long history in Japan. This type of jewellery is also known as Shakudo. We know the piece has 24ct gold inlay because

On the reverse of the brooch is a mark indicating the piece is stirling silver

The locket is opened on the bottom of the piece

2ct diamond yellow gold brooch

5cm in length and 1

round and faceted glass stones claw set into a triangular setting

7cm in width and 0

The ring is larger in size and could alternatively be styled on a gold chain

Vintage 1970s gold tone leaf shaped necklace

This pretty and feminine brooch has a very elegant bow shape

Dress clips are a sophisticated addition to a winter coat or knitwear

Marcasites are set in the wings and body with a larger marcasite on the top half of the body

The piece has a number of hallmarks indicated it is 9ct gold hallmarked in 1988 in Cheshire