Early Victorian 14k/Mixed Metal Shakudo Chain eternity bands The pairing of the yellow

The pairing of the yellow gold setting with the dark blue intaglio is quite marvelous

tiered rows that surround a lustrous central pearl

18ct each)

The design is comprised of rows of alternating black and white enameled squares separated by silver lines to form a grid

Early Victorian 14k/Mixed Metal Shakudo Chain eternity bands The pairing of the yellowShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. This incredible and unusual mixed metals necklace from the early Victorian (ca1850) era is an outstanding example of the Shakudo craft! The Shakudo necklace is comprised of two different yet