Timeless Style – Wholesale Filigree Silver Earrings Ideas
Are you looking for filigree silver earrings wholesale? With its delicate, lace-like appearance and elaborate, beautifully detailed structure, filigree jewelry has been popular in countless cultures worldwide since jewelers first developed the fine skills to work with the method five millennia ago in ancient Mesopotamia. Since then, filigree has been a favorite, much-loved style of jewelry in every culture from the Etruscans to the Greeks to modern-day Indians, all of whom fell for its delicate complexity and beguiling beauty.
What is Filigree Jewelry?
Filigree is a delicate, intricate kind of fine metalwork that involves the melting and soldering of tiny beads and twisted threads, usually of gold or silver, into elaborate shapes and patterns. In ancient times the work was slow and difficult, involving the painstaking twisting of countless thin, hairlike threads of gold and silver before they could be soldered to a surface. Of course, the maddening effort was worth it, as the resulting jewelry was more elaborate and beautiful than anything else available at the time.
The word filigree – formerly ‘filigreen’ in English – is derived from Latin. It was originally ‘filigrana’, a composite of ‘filum’ (which means ‘thread’) and ‘grana’ (which means ‘grain’). However, while the word used to describe this type of jewelry may be ancient, the style itself is older still…
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The History of Filigree Jewelry
Filigree jewelry has been popular in cultures around the world for millennia, and the technique of soldering together delicate latticeworks of precious metals was developed by several cultures independently throughout history.
The earliest examples of filigree jewelry were first found in archaeological digs of ancient Mesopotamian settlements, proving that filigree has been used to create beautiful jewelry for at least 5,000 years. In the 6th to the 3rd century BC, the Etruscan and Ancient Greek cultures favored the style, producing gold filigree earrings, some of which are now on display in the Louvre. In the Indian states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, jewelers and metalworkers have for centuries produced elaborate deity images in a style of silver filigree known as ‘tarakasi’. Since then the practice has spread to all corners of the earth, and today there can barely be found a culture that does not treasure filigree jewelry.
Filigree in the Modern Day. Filigree Silver Earrings Wholesale
Today the manufacture of filigree jewelry has moved on. Since it no longer takes weeks of painstaking work to construct a beautiful earring or brooch, the popularity of this technique has soared as the price has fallen. Today you can find pieces in our collection just as stunning and elaborate as those worn by ancient cultures, at just a small fraction of the cost.
Silver Filigree Drop Plain Earrings
These classic yet elaborate silver earrings are simply to die for. The intricate filigree work of the lower half sits in stark contrast to the simple curves of the upper half, and like a complete piece, this 925 sterling silver earring is nothing short of a style classic.
Silver Filigree Curve Plain Earrings
If you’re looking for something to pair with your evening wear, nothing goes with a stunning little black dress better than these long, gracefully slender earrings. The intricate silverwork is mesmerizing, and wearing these, you’re sure to attract lots of appreciative glances.
Silver Filigree Butterfly Plain Earrings
If you’re looking for something that is a little more fun, kooky and creative, these 925 sterling silver butterfly earrings will fit the bill. The design is both complex and simple simultaneously, with a beautiful symmetry that’s certain to draw attention.
Silver Filigree Leaf Plain Earrings
Get back to nature with a stunning pair of sterling silver filigree earrings set in the shape of beautiful fall leaves. You can almost imagine the ground crunching underfoot as the forest floor grows thick with a layer of brown leaves; as the woods prepare for the winter and look forward to the coming spring.
Silver Filigree Round Plain Earrings
Finally, as if the seasons are changing as we move through the collection, these round silver filigree earrings almost look like they could be plucked from a Christmas tree. The bright, dazzling silver orbs resemble glittering baubles, while the elaborate filigree work of the centers could be bows wrapped around gifts beneath the tree. If you’re looking for the perfect pair of festive earrings to wear to the office Christmas party, look no further!
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about Filigree in Wikipedia: Filigree Wikipedia
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