This beautiful bracelet is in lovely condition. It is Japanese and features the ancient craft of Damascene, the process of hammering inlays of pure gold, silver and copper into a very finely grooved steel backing which is then etched to created a black background.
The panels are then backed with an ornamental gold plated backs and are joined with gold plated linking rings to form the bracelet. The panels are a gorgeous, being a scalloped shape. Each panel depicts different motifs of Japanese importance one of which includes Mt Fuji. The precious metals in this piece are pure silver and gold. The clasp is marked k24 indicating the gold used in this piece is pure gold or 24 carat gold.
The bracelet is full of colour and the gold plating is bright and reflective. The gold plating to the back has worn to reveal the silver metal beneath which is glossy and shiny as can be seen. The panels show no wear, darkening or corrosion. There is some light tarnish to the silver inlay. The panels are simply beautiful.
The bracelet is 180mm long excluding the clasp tab and each round scalloped panel is 10mm across. There is the added security of a safety chain.
