Niello Bangle
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Vintage niello bangle that's 2.5 inches in diameter.
Niello (from Latin: Nigellus = "blackened") (pronounced KNEE-YELLOW) is a metallic alloy with sulfur that is used as a surface decoration technique. Much like enamel, it is fused to a metal base. The luster of niello, however, is metallic instead of vitreous and it is much tougher than enamel. Niello comes in just one color - black of various tones - which contrasts highly with silver, the most popular base for niello work. Through the use of engraving, etching, chiseling or embossing techniques, an indentation is made in the work and filled with the black sulfide alloy.
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SOLD OUT - Contact us if interested in a special order or a custom piece.
Vintage niello bangle that's 2.5 inches in diameter.
Niello (from Latin: Nigellus = "blackened") (pronounced KNEE-YELLOW) is a metallic alloy with sulfur that is used as a surface decoration technique. Much like enamel, it is fused to a metal base. The luster of niello, however, is metallic instead of vitreous and it is much tougher than enamel. Niello comes in just one color - black of various tones - which contrasts highly with silver, the most popular base for niello work. Through the use of engraving, etching, chiseling or embossing techniques, an indentation is made in the work and filled with the black sulfide alloy.
