Impressive Antique Shakudo Brooch Pendant jabots forms the petals and feathers

forms the petals and feathers

From the former firm of Coley Brothers comes this striking and handsome 18k gold antique ring

60 carats appears white and shimmering with a color H-I (one at J-K)

VS2-SI1 clarity) lighting up the vibrant blue stone with fire and glitter

While not as well-known as contemporaries J

Impressive Antique Shakudo Brooch Pendant jabots forms the petals and feathersOriginating in Japan, the art of Shakudo is a decorative technique for armor and for the traditional and formal swords (katana) fittings for the Samurai. The process uses a mixture of copper and gold (and traces of other metals) to produce an indigo and black patina on the surface. Banned in 1876 by their government, armorial artisans turned to jewelry and other objects to continue this honorable and idyllic art form. Most often the jewelry seen today