This detailed goldtone pendant is done in the true Toledo (Spain) style, with a base of carbonized steel engraved and then inlaid with gold. Usually the gold inlaid is 24 karat. The Virgin Mary holds the baby Jesus in this uniquely shaped pendant. Her headscarf transitions from gold to silver, and there is a design of small silver dots at the right and left of the pendant. The piece is in good used condition, with slight wear to the back and a bit of wear to Mary's face. Please examine all photos carefully as well as they are part of the description. Damascene involves carbonizing steel to black then etching designs. The designs are inlaid with gold (and occasionally silver). Fine artisan pieces are usually inlaid with real gold. Toledo, Spain, is the traditional "home" of Damascene. Toledoware is a style of Damascene that has raised rather than etched designs. Popular motifs are geometric designs and Renaissance designs with birds, flowers, etc. Damascene, Spain, Toledo, Sephardic, black, gold, religious, Christian, Jesus, Mary, collectible, nativity, baby Jesus