Spanish Damascene Lovebird Garden Oval Brooch Vintage American Antique Jewelry

Inlaid jewelry – 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 reminiscent of niello. The English term is derived from the resemblance of the rich damask patterns to those found in 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. Vintage jewelry will naturally show signs of age, but this does not affect its functionality or aesthetic appeal. Please consider this carefully before purchasing.🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1950s~1960s ⚜️ Unmarked ⚜️ Approximately 4.6*4 cm ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear, overall in good condition. Please examine the photos closely. ⚜️ The safety clasp can be opened by pulling the section indicated by the arrow in photo 6. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure and may have slight discrepancies, which is normal. As jewelry pieces are not perfectly rectangular, the measurements provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This auction is for one brooch only; other items in the photos are for display purposes. **Please Note Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 It is highly unlikely that metals from the 1940s-1980s will be completely free of discoloration, patina, or rust spots. Please be aware of this. 💚 We strive to present the items as clearly as possible in the photos, and we encourage you to inspect them carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and has been polished by time, so signs of wear are to be expected. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style, such as converting clip-on earrings to post earrings. 💚 For those new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly advise careful consideration before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and is unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, refunds will not be granted for reasons such as the item not meeting expectations, size discrepancies, color differences, or damage not incurred during shipping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52033924834_00d8d89a0e_b.jpg