Hammered gold is created when a metalworker beats a piece of gold with a hammer to create decorative pieces for jewelry. These gold pieces have a “dimpled” look and are a trendy fashion statement.
Hammered gold dates back some 5,000 years when Egyptian artisans discovered that gold could be manipulated in this manner and still remain durable. The hammered gold created by the Egyptians was mainly used for gilding (applying gold leaf).
Today’s hammered gold makes beautiful jewelry pieces.
As you can see in this Hammered Yellow Gold and Diamond Disc Necklace, the dimpled effect of the hammered gold makes quite a unique necklace. Visit LaurenKlein.com for more hammered gold jewelry.
