Geometric Design Damascene Brooch Approx 1 1/2” in diameter C clasp Pin slightly bent Buyer can clean if desired Originating in Syria and exported to Spain during the Moorish conquest in the early 700s AD, damascene is an artform that has literally been around for centuries. It was first started in Damascus, hence the name. Damascene jewelry is often handcrafted and depicts scenes with doves, flowers, and geometric shapes.