Damascene Craft Egg Pearl Motif Round Vintage Clip-On Earrings / American Antique Jewelry

Damascening, known as damasquinado or damasquino in Spanish, is the art of decorating steel with threads of gold and silver. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another (typically gold or silver into a dark, oxidized steel background), producing intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a perceived similarity to the rich brocade patterns of damask silk. The technique is still practiced in cities with a long history of damascening, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Toledo, Spain, Eibar in the Basque Country, and Kyoto, Japan. ______________________________________ While this piece possesses excellent quality, it is still a vintage item and should not be compared to new products or held to the same high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Unmarked ⚜️ Gold-plated, synthetic pearls ⚜️ Approximately 2cm ⚜️ Minor signs of wear; some silver-tone trim appears golden (as shown in photo 4). Overall, the condition is quite good. Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Will be sent with brand new ear pads. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure, and slight variations are normal. As jewelry is not always perfectly rectangular, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for a pair of earrings only; other items shown in photos are not included. **Please Note Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please send us a message with any questions before buying. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it is almost impossible for the metal to be free of discoloration, tarnishing, or minor rust spots. Please understand this common characteristic. 💚 We do our best to present items clearly through photographs on the listing page. We kindly ask you to inspect the images and descriptions with care. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age. Having journeyed through time, it will absolutely show signs of wear. 💚 The styles of jewelry in our shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to pierced posts). 💚 For those new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly encourage you to consider carefully before making a purchase. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as the item not matching expectations, size discrepancies, color variations, or minor issues not related to shipping damage. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53196021308_e848ee6f2d_b.jpg