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Charro filigree sphere earrings, 925 sterling silver, early 20th century - Salamanca, Spain
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Charro Filigree Sphere Earrings, 925 Sterling Silver, Early 20th Century - Salamanca, Spain
Type: Earrings
Period: Early 20th Century
Material: 925 Sterling Silver
Total Weight: 15 g
Dimensions: 7.84 x 2 x 2 cm
Price: €150
Delicate and refined filigree sphere earrings in sterling silver, dating from the early 20th century.
They consist of three silver filigree spheres, linked from smallest to largest, handcrafted using the traditional Charro filigree technique. They have a hook or "hippie" clasp. The silver has an aged finish and shows slight imperfections in some areas, but these do not detract from the overall appearance. This type of earring is very popular in the folklore and customs of Salamanca, Spain.
The Origin of Filigree
Filigree is a historical goldsmithing technique widely used in handcrafted jewelry. It consists of filling spaces with fine threads of silver and gold that are interwoven to create patterns and form hollow designs or a lace-like pattern.
Filigree was a goldsmithing technique used in ancient civilizations. The Greeks, Egyptians, and Etruscans used it to work with gold and silver. The Byzantines perfected the technique and created the well-known cloisonné or Byzantine luster. It was also used in China and India to create decorative elements. In pre-Columbian America, goldsmithing was widespread.
Silver filigree was practiced by the Arabs in Spain during the Middle Ages. It spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula and reached the Spanish colonies in America.
In Spain, filigree has remained an integral part of the jewelry tradition, especially in the south, where numerous workshops of artisans specializing in this technique can still be found. It is also used in regional folk traditions to complement the traditional and representative clothing of a region, as is the case with the charro folklore of Salamanca.
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ConditionGoodColorsSilverMaterialSilverNumber of items2Height8 cmWidth2 cmDepth2 cmSigns of usageDents, Rust
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale