If you are looking for a piece of jewelry that is truly subtle, refined and out of the ordinary then filigree jewelry is it. The charm of filigree consists in the superb entwining and craftsmanship. Antique jewelry seems so precious and meticulous. This is an old craft that was present in the ancient civilizations: Egyptian, India and Cyprus. In this next video you can learn about Cypriot filigree jewelry and craftsmanship.
Learn more about filigree in Wikipedia.
Turquoise filigree ring
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April 8th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Modern Javanese silversmiths also specialize in fine filigree work and ‘plin’, a style of shiny flat surfaces and clean, streamlined joints. In contrast, Balinese smiths specialize in granulation, in which minute spheres of silver are arranged in beautiful geometric patterns. Many designers today want motifs that combine the Javanese and Balinese traditions. To accommodate them requires cooperation and cross training.
You can find many beautiful filigree beads, charms, and clasps at
Nina Designs.
April 13th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Check out Maltese handmade filigree jewelry – beautiful designs
April 13th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
http://www.islandfiligree.com
August 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Dear Jeremy,
We’ll be in Malta next week. Any recommendations on where to shop for the most reasonably priced filigree jewelry? Thanks!