19th Century Damascene Bracelet platinum AJ maker's mark

AJ maker's mark

The Olympian's face takes up the whole of the deep red cushion-shaped carnelian agate hardstone

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

and a mix of traditional craftsmanship with a modern spin

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

19th Century Damascene Bracelet platinum AJ maker's markUtterly 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