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DAMASCENE

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Close-up photo of Japanese damascene metalwork
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Damascene is an artistic metalwork technique where different metals are inlaid into one another.

The Japanese call the process nunome-zogan which translates to cloth inlay​.

Usually gold and silver are used to create patterns atop a dark, oxidized metal background, very similar to niello.

The term is derived from its resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk.

Damascene Gallery

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