Vintage Japanese Damascene Circle Pendant with Flower Dangle on 14k Gold Filled Chain

A gold-inlaid bird glides between carnations and a mountain ridge on this open circle, with a small flower medallion swaying at its center like a moon caught in orbit. Made in Japan in the 1960s–1970s, it reflects the Kyoto damascene tradition popularized by studios like Amita, where gold is hammered into darkened steel in delicate nature scenes. The matte black ground and soft gold motifs give it a quiet, painterly depth. Newly paired with a 14k gold filled chain, it is ready for everyday wear and layering.

Materials
Damascene (gold inlay on darkened steel), gold-tone metal, 14k gold filled chain (new)

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s (pendant)
• Style / design notes: Open circle with articulated flower medallion, bird, carnation, and mountain motifs, prong-set panels, polished gold-tone back
• Stone or material notes: Japanese-style damascene, Amita style; vintage pendant on a new 14k gold filled cable chain
• Function: Spring ring clasp with extender
• Color: Matte black, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the bail and reverse
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter