How to Florentine Finish?

The 'Florentine' finish is achieved by beating gold with a diamond-tipped tool which leaves permanent faceted dents in the surface. These indentations give each piece an eye-catching, contemporary sparkle.

What does Florentine finish mean?

A Florentine finish is a crosshatched decorative technique engraved into the surface of a precious metal. ... This finish reduces the reflectivity of metal and the lines are often coarser and more deeply incised than the brushed or matte finish methods.

What is Florentine texture?

A Florentine finish is a textured surface decoration on metal composed of intersecting sets of parallel lines. A flat graver that cuts a series of lines is used for this technique.