niello
/niˈɛloʊ/
verb
- To decorate (metal) with niello.
- The craftsman will niello the silver tray with floral motifs.
- They plan to niello the edges of the gold chalice for a richer look.
- She learned how to niello copper jewelry in her metalworking class.
noun
- A black metallic alloy used to fill engraved designs on metal, especially silver, for decoration.
- The artisan carefully applied niello to the silver bracelet to create intricate patterns.
- She admired the dark contrast of the niello against the polished surface of the antique spoon.
- Ancient Russian jewelry often features niello inlay on gold and silver pieces.
- The art or technique of decorating metal with niello.
- He studied niello under a master silversmith in Florence.
- The museum exhibit showcased the history of niello from the Middle Ages to the present.
- Niello requires great skill to achieve clean, precise lines in the metal.