Vintage Spanish Damascene Diamond Pendant Necklace with Fan Drop

Description
A beveled diamond frame of gold scrollwork holds a small fan-shaped drop that sways at its center, like a pendulum marking quiet time. Made in Spain in the 1960s–1970s, the pendant carries the Toledo damascene tradition of gold and silver inlaid against a black ground. The layered frame and moving center give it depth and gentle motion as it catches the light. Geometric yet softly ornate, it layers beautifully with gold chains.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone damascene on blackened metal, gold-tone chain

On a new chain

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Spain on back
• Style / design notes: Beveled open diamond frame with scrolling vine motifs and a swinging fan-shaped center drop
• Stone or material notes: Gold and silver-tone inlay on a black ground
• Function: Spring ring clasp on chain (chain is not original)
• Color: Gold, silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone wear to the back of the center drop
• Measurement: Pendant 1.25", chain 18"

Collected by Mineral and Matter