Damaskos Archaic 18K Gold Necklace with Granulation

The Damaskos Archaic Necklace is built around two of the oldest decorative techniques in Greek goldsmithing: granulation and twisted wire. Where many gold necklaces rely on form alone, this piece carries surface detail that requires sustained handwork — small spheres of gold fused without solder, wire coiled and applied with precision. The result reads quietly from a distance and reveals itself up close.

The necklace is finished with a martillé technique — a hand-hammered surface treatment that breaks up the reflective quality of gold and creates a soft, velvety texture. It is cast and worked in 18K gold and weighs 29.70 grams, a substantial presence that confirms the density of the material. No gemstones are set in this piece; the composition relies entirely on gold, surface, and form.

Damaskos is an Athenian atelier that has worked in archaeological and ancient Greek design vocabularies for decades. Their methods draw directly from museum-documented goldsmithing practices of the Archaic period, translated into wearable objects built to last across generations. This necklace pairs naturally with pieces from the same Damaskos collection — rings, earrings, or a bracelet in the same finish — and is suited to both everyday wear and formal occasions.