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Find Out MoreThis is a beautiful brooch which features a cockerel, spider, ducks and a snail. The material is copper which has been surface coloured. The copper alloys contain a small percentage of gold and are called ‘shakudo’, which in Japanese literally means ‘black gold’. Shakudo harmonizes well with golden yellow, silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
white and copper red colours which have been used in this example to great effect. It was made circa 1880.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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