The striking and showstopping appearance of #Mokume gane# metalwork is something that one must simply see to truly appreciate. Additionally, the remarkable styling of Mokume gane look has an enthralling heritage, something that will forever be a great conversation piece.
The Japanese word translates to English as "wood eye metal." There are a few other historical names for the metalwork, which translate to "cloud metal" and "wood-grain metal." These translations are quite descriptive, as the rippling, rolling look of the Mokume gane patterns resemble wood grain. The wood grain comparison is certainly apt, but the patterns artisans can produce in this metalwork are as varied and gorgeous as clouds themselves.
It was 17th century Japanese katana makers who came up with the process of creating Mokume gane metal, which was used as sword fittings. When sword use declined in Japan, the artisans refocused and found a new market for their skills in the decorative arts. They created their unique metalwork by liquefying soft metallic elements, which would form liquid phase diffusion bonds. This means the metal bonds together, but doesn't entirely melt. The resulting patterns are striking.
Today's #Mokume gane rings# are made from a wide array of various precious metals, including titanium, platinum, iron, brass, bronze, sterling and nickel silver and assorted colors of karat gold. Since there are a wide variety of metals available for use in the Mokume gane process, it results in an extremely diverse possibility of looks in the final product.
Those artisans who make Mokume gane rings are creating something unique every single time they create a piece. Because the process is a result of a series of twisting, rolling and forging, you can be sure that no two pieces of jewelry will be alike.
Since Mokume gane metalwork has only been in the U.S. since the 1970s, there isn't much heirloom jewelry in this country. If you're seeking an unique piece that has heirloom potential, Mokume gane is worth investigating further.
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