19th Century Damascene Bracelet platinum and a mix of traditional

and a mix of traditional craftsmanship with a modern spin

Plutarch writes in the 'Moralia' (circa AD 100):

AJ maker's mark

The principal stone displays rainbow play-of-colour

with four more diamonds forming a navette-shaped cluster at the centre

19th Century Damascene Bracelet platinum and a mix of traditionalUtterly charming antique damascene bracelet made in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1900. Comprising seventeen intricately worked panels, each one featuring contrasting black shakud, silver, and gold inlay depicting various Japanese scenes: Mount Fuji, shrines and temples, flora and fauna, etc. Interestingly, the back has been beautifully engraved with aesthetic style designs including swallows, leaves, vines, and flowers. Given the characters