Thursday, March 1, 2007

Unparallel filigree jewelries

Filigree is a fine jewelry work, made up by twisting threads usually of gold and silver. Some say that the actual name of this handicraft is ajoure. This work also involves threads that are soldered together to form certain object. This is now popular as a special jewelry work. This type of fashion jewelry can create a distinct appeal during the traditional parties and occasions. This art involves a huge amount of curling, twisting, and plaiting fine pliable threads of metal. The artist needs to have a huge understanding of all these creations and it is only then that he can create masterpieces out of it. Brooches, crosses, earrings are often made out of this. It was he Egyptian jewelers always preferred the work of wires and they have introduced this artwork to the rest of the countries. The finishing has to be really appealing and the artists need to employ all their creativity and endurance in creating these jewelries.

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