A decorative ornamentation that's often produced with fine wires of gold or silver
Process used to create delicate jewelry, ornaments and decorative objects of various shapes To make gold filigree ornaments, brass wire is cut into small pieces and bent into the desired shape Next the craftsperson dabs a thin layer of clay around the wires to hold them in place temporarily A mixture of lime, silver and brass dust with just a bit of gold dust is put on each joint and the ornament is welded together using a blow torch The finished item is dipped first in a silver wash and laid out to dry, then in a gold wash and dried again Then it is thoroughly scrubbed and dried and semiprecious stones are cemented into place Each item takes about 18 hours to complete Filigree can also be created from gold, silver or copper wires In their filigree products, St Louis Silvercrafts uses silver purer than 925 sterling silver, resulting in unstamped high quality workmanship
cables of braided gold or silver wire Filigree was very popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, especially in Italy and Germany, and was used to decorate a variety of objects
{f} embellish with filigree, decorate with lacy decorative work done in gold or other metals
Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket
Ornamental work, formerly with grains or breads, but now composed of fine wire and used chiefly in decorating gold and silver to which the wire is soldered, being arranged in designs frequently of a delicate and intricate arabesque pattern
Ornamental work in which fine wire, usually of gold or silver, is twisted and soldered into intricate patterns
The word filigree is used to refer to delicate ornamental designs made with gold or silver wire. delicate designs or decorations made of gold or silver wire (filigrane, from filum + granum )
A decorative piece of wood used on furniture Machine-made intricate designs to enhance the appearance of furniture
A technique for decorating gold and silver jewellery with fine wires, both plain and beaded, which are soldered to the surface of the ornament - often used in combination with granulation