Do you know the history of Portuguese filigree? Filigree is a manual art that requires extreme skill to work the very fine woven and soldered silver or gold threads that make up each piece, and is therefore internationally recognized for its quality.
Ring Filigree Band in Gold Plated Silver
Necklace Crucifix Filigree in Gold Plated Silver
Necklace Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Four Viana's Contas Green in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Four Viana's Contas Blue in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Four Viana's Contas in Gold Plated Silver with Pearls
Earrings Hoops Viana’s Conta in Silver
Earrings Hoops Viana’s Conta in Gold Plated Silver
Necklace Heart of Viana 3,5cm in Gold Plated Silver with Pearl
Earrings Heart of Viana 3,5cm in Gold Plated Silver with Pearl
Earrings Viana’s Conta XS in Gold Plated Silver
Earrings Caramujo Stud in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Heart of Viana in 19,2Kt Gold with Pearls
Necklace Trancelim in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Five Hearts of Viana in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Five Hearts of Viana in Silver
Earrings Caramujo Star in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Our Lady of Fátima in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Heart of Viana in Gold Plated Silver
Bracelet Heart of Viana in 19,2Kt Gold with Malachite
Bracelet Heart of Viana in 19,2Kt Gold with Lapis Lazuli
Bracelet Bangle Heart of Viana in Silver
Bracelet Bangle Heart of Viana in Gold Plated Silver
Earrings Caramujo XL in Gold Plated Silver
Earrings Heart of Viana XS in Gold Plated Silver
Necklace White and Green Caramujo in Gold Plated Silver
Earrings White and Green Caramujo in Gold Plated Silver
Necklace Charm Heart of Viana in Silver
Bracelet Charm Heart of Viana in Silver
Bracelet Heart of Viana with Diamond in 19,2Kt Gold
Necklace Cross Viana's Contas in 19,2Kt Gold
HISTORY OF FILIGREE
Its exact origin is unknown, but from the existing facts we can say that it is an ancient technique known in many of the civilizations of the ancient world.
In Portugal, examples of this technique have been found dating back to around 2000 BC, with Phoenician origins, but filigree jewelry produced in national territory appears during the Muslim rule of the Peninsula, around the 8th century AD.
THE ART OF DETAILS
This technique consists in molding the metal into very fine threads, mainly gold alloy, although we can find filigree pieces worked in silver, with a maximum thickness of 0.22mm, twisted two by two and then flattened.
These threads, which in many cases are as thin as a strand of hair, after being pulled and pulled again until they reach the thickness desired by the craftsman, are twisted, which gives them greater resistance, allowing them to be bent and rolled without breaking.
In Portugal, artisans have used and continue to use filigree as a form of artistic expression in traditional jewelry, but also of Portuguese culture through its designs in the form of flowers, waves or fish scales.
Portuguese filigree is an art that continues to have a very manual production, which requires extreme expertise on the part of the artisan to work the very fine interlaced and welded gold or silver threads that make up each piece.
It is, therefore, internationally recognized for its quality.
FILIGREE 19.2KT GOLD
The Portuguese Gold Collection, made in 19.2Kt gold, is a selection of traditional Portuguese jewelry. Portuguese gold is among the purest in the world and is certified by the Portuguese Mint Office.
Discover our 19.2kt Filigree jewels.
