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What is filigree work in jewelry?

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What is filigree work in jewelry?
Filigree is a design element in jewelry where very thin pieces of metal are manipulated to create elaborate designs or patterns. Some filigree incorporates beads or precious gems, while others do not. Find a collection of vintage and modern filigree jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Austro-Hungarian Silver Filigree Basket
Located in Torino, IT
Austro-Hungarian silver filigree round basket with handle. Blue glass inner liner, circa 1840
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Centerpieces

Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780. A "bougie box" was
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Filigree Business Cards Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Silver Filigree Business Cards box. It depicts a hinged lid rectangular box with
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Filigree and Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver Filigree and Coral Bead Floriform Necklace from the 1930's Italy. Excellent condition. Gilt
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver, Gilt Metal

Red Coral Silver Filigree Button Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Red coral silver filigree button earclips. Of red Sardinian coral cabocheons set in filigree wire
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box
Located in London, GB
A continental silver filigree decorative flower box Continental, Early 20th Century 10cm high x
Category

20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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