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Latin and
Caribbean Art:
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Damasquinados Damascening is the application
of gold or silver on iron or steel to produce a decorative pattern. Egyptians, Greeks and
Romans practiced this art long ago; Greek tradition names as the inventor of this art
Glaucus of Chios, a Greek sculptor of the VI century B.C. Around the XV century it became
popular in Europe, and at present the art work produced in Toledo, Spain is famous all
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The procedure used by the artisans is to cover the surface of the object lengthwise
and across with fine, narrow grooves, by means of sharp steel cutting tools. Then gold
threats or fine wires are taken and the decorative pattern drawn, the wire being pressed
into grooves by means of a steel punch. In order that the gold is perfectly retained it is
hammered in with a small punch and a hammer. Afterwards the part is blued using the same
procedure as employed for blueing firearms. We are
pleased to present the finest damascening from Toledo, with a guarantee that our pieces
are made with 24 carat yellow gold and 18 carat green gold, inlaid with a minimum
thickness of 3 micron. All work is done by hand.
Given the many cultural influences in Spain, there are
several patterns in our Damasquinados jewelry, pictures and plates. Some reflect an
Islamic patterns while others reflect renaissance motifs such as birds and flowers.
We hope you enjoy our selection! |
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Buckled bracelet with
Arabic designs, $75.
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Jewelry The abundant choices of artistic
jewelry in each country and village in Latin America and the Caribbean can be
overwhelming…silver, wood, shell, rocks, beads….any kind of mineral or material
imaginable is transformed in great jewelry artwork.
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At ElCoquiGifts.com, we pleased to introduce in the U.S. a fine, ancient jewelry art form:
Damasquinados or Damascene from Toledo, Spain. Each piece of jewelry is hand-made and
comes in an elegant red package. Each item comes with a Certificate of Authentication.
We have some models with clips. Inquiry elcoqui@attglobal.net.
Click on each picture for larger view and details. |
Bangle with Birds and Flowers, $80
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Buckled bracelet with grave leavesJ003-SP, $75
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Sturdy Key Holder with Moorish designs, J002-SP, $45
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Elegant Key Holder with Quixote scene, J002-SP, $45
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SPHERE Earrings, $53.00 |
Spanish Aretes $45.00 |
Round pierced earnings with Moorish design J006-SP
$45.00
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Elegant hanging earrings with Renaissance design, J007-SP,
$45
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Round pierced earrings with Renaissance motifs, J008-SP
$45
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| Decorative
Plates:
These beautiful decorative plates are hand-made in the
traditional 24 carat gold. Each design is carefully crafted for your delight and
appreciation. A majestic, one-of-a-kind gift for the hard-to-please person.
Click on pictures for large view and detailed description.
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| Sancho and El Quixote,P010-SP, $105 |
ElQuixote and the Windmill,P009-SP $105 |
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| The Bird, P005-SP, $105 |
Three Fruits, P006-SP, $105 |
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| Moorish1, P007-SP, $105 |
Moorish 2, P008-SP, $105 |
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