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Florentine Finish

flor·​en·​tine fi·​nish | ˈflȯr-ən-ˌtēn fi-nish

noun

A cross-hatched pattern, tooled into the surface of metal

A florentine finish is the cross-hatched pattern, typically tooled directly into the surface of the metal in a piece of jewelry. Because it is engraved into the surface of the metal, it is often coarser and a bit deeper than that of something like a brushed finish. To accomplish this effect, it is typically done using a hand tool. A series of lines are engraved in two directions crossing over one another. The result is a less reflective surface with deeper groove lines than that over other finishes using similar techniques. It is an alternative to both matte finishing and brushed finishing.

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