Repoussé
Repoussé is a decorative technique whereby relief designs are formed by raising the metal from the inside out.
Repoussé: A method of embossing a metal sheet by punching and hammering a design from the back, then polishing it up in front with a chasing hammer, producing a three-dimensional bas-relief surface.
Repoussé
A raised high relief design on the front of a metal object made by hammering, embossing or punching the reverse side of the metal to form the design from the back side out ...
Repoussé: A long-used jewellery-making technique of producing relief decoration from a metal plate by punching and hammering from the reverse to produce a pattern or design on the front.
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rhinestone
Simulated gemstone made of glass or crystal, often with a foiled backing for increased reflectivity.
Repoussé: A kind of decorative work on metal objects, in which a design is formed by punching or pressing portions of metal out from the inside or back of the object.
Mycenae gold repoussé ornamentation c.1580 BC
A popular Greek design motif was the Herakles knot, also known as the "knot of Hercules," or "marriage-knot," which was influenced by the ancient Egyptians, and later adopted by the Romans.
Look for plenty of stamping, repoussé, and appliquéd silver work on the rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Birds, arrows, and dogs were favorite forms of Fred Harvey period artists.
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Chaplet: A garland, wreath, or ornamented band worn around the head. Chaplets are made of metal with repoussé decoration or embellished with gemstones and pearls.
Charm: A pendant or trinket worn on a bracelet, earring or necklace.
Chaplet: A wreath or garland worn on the head and usually made out of gemstones and sometimes pearls or metal with repoussé decoration.
Charm: Small ornaments or baubles worn on bracelet, earring or necklace.
Chasing - Method of decorating the front of metal objects indenting with shaped punches and chasing hammer. The opposite of chasing is repoussé.
 See also: Silver, Metal, Jewel, Jewelry, Gold
  
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