[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Jewelry from Israel question

[Amanda Lewanski]

absinthe at mad.scientist.com wrote:

> I know what you're talking about because I've seen some jewelry like
> that. I can't remember what the technique is called...My mind is stuck
> on "damascene" right now and I know that's not it...

I think damascening is the multi-layering of steel--high carbon layer
(strong but brittle) varied with low-carbon (supple but soft) [I may
have those backwards], for the ultimate combination of a flexible,
strong blade that will hold an edge. Damascus steel and all that. It
could be a jewelry term, too, but I've hung around armorers too much.

I have a picture I scanned of the ring, if you want to see it, but I
have to send it privately because the list doesn't like attachments. Let
me know if I've piqued your interest to that extent.

--Amanda
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