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Silver Lace, Shaped By Hand.
Sterling silver filigree earrings, rings and bracelets,
handcrafted by artisan silversmiths in Paraguay.
The Art Of Filigree
Filigree is one of the oldest ways of working silver.
Instead of casting a solid piece, the silversmith draws silver into threads finer than a hair, then bends, twists and joins them by hand until they form a pattern of open lace.
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Drawing The Thread
Sterling silver is pulled into fine wire.
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Twisting And Flattening
Wires are twisted in pairs to create texture and light.
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Shaping The Frame
An outer frame sets the outline of the flower, leaf or medallion.
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Filling And Soldering
Tiny coils fill the frame and are soldered one by one.
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Finishing
Each piece is cleaned and polished to a bright silver shine.
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