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What is a Brushed Finish?

Brushed Finish

A brushed finish is a type of metal finish which has no gloss. The process gives the finished product a textured finish which is much less reflective than a normal metal finish. The finish is produced by soft scratch-brushing of polished metal surfaces to produce a soft sheen.

The finish is also known as a Satin finish, a Butler finish, or a scratch brush finish. Many designers of vintage jewelry used the brushed finish, but one of the most well known and, in my opinion, best manufacturer of this technique is Trifari. Their brushed goldtone and silvertone finishes, especially on their brooches are superb.

Examples of a Brushed Finish: (click the pictures for more detail)

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