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Mokume-gane & Sterling Silver Fusion - Eugene
Belt Buckle

Fusion - Eugene Belt Buckle shown on Straight Strap

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The attractive, hand-crafted Fusion - Eugene belt buckle is part of Neil's Fusion Series for the obvious fusing of metals, but also for the more subtle fusion of East and West, classic and traditional, complex and elegant. Neil hand-crafted each of these buckles (and sets) from metal plate, bar, and wire - and each is uniquely sculpted. The Fusion - Eugene belt buckle is true wearable art, and makes a great gift for graduation, retirement, and more.

Neil enjoys experimenting with different kinds of Mokume-gane. The Fusion - Eugene is an unusual, hand-crafted belt buckle made from sterling silver and Mokume-gane (Japanese for "wood grained metals"). This is a type of Japanese married metal made from diffusion bonded laminates often used in decorating swords, in this case consisting of nickel silver, brass, and copper. The center of the buckle is mokume-gane, with an added flair of sterling silver and mokume-gane along the edges and the opening.

This unusual buckle is a nice statement of individuality on any straight belt strap, but is especially attractive on tan or brown. It is nicely weighted without being too heavy. The surface of the buckle was lightly acid-etched creating a beautiful, wood-grain-like texture and bringing out the subtle colors in the combined metals. With the copper and brass color in the Mokume-gane this buckle looks amazing on blue-jeans!

Fusion Series - 1¼" (32mm) wide opening

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