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REPOUSSÉ

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Close-up photo of sterling silver repousse work in a floral pattern.
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Repoussé is a technique used in jewelry where a malleable metal is shaped by being stamped from the reverse side, giving it a 3-dimensional design.

Repoussé work is commonly seen in sterling silver pieces, as well as gold-filled and solid gold jewelry.

Repoussé Gallery

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