Filigree is a very fine technique used in jewelry making. In this method, gold or silver wires are thinned to needle-like fineness, then twisted and curved to form patterns. The resulting motifs resemble the elegance of lace or crochet. The origins of filigree go back to the 3rd millennium BCE, in Mesopotamia and Egypt. In the Ottoman period, filigree held an important place in jewelry. Since fine craftsmanship was highly valued, this technique was especially preferred for jewelry and decorative objects. It was commonly seen in rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and belt buckles. Made with fine silver wires, filigree added elegance to women’s ornaments. In the Ottoman world, the art was often called “telkari” and became highly developed in centers such as Mardin, Midyat, and Trabzon. Filigree was not only an aesthetic decoration but also a symbol of elegance and patience. Today, telkari masters in some Anatolian cities continue to keep this Ottoman tradition alive. Design and Craftsmanship Details - Material: Silver - Hallmark: Stamped 925 Silver - Weight: 20 Grams - Crafting Technique: Handcrafted Design - Features: Traditional Balkan Filigree Necklace - Contents: Special and Handmade Silver Necklace, - Necklace Size: 48 cm SHIPPING *As a standard procedure, we send out all objects within 1 or 2 days after receiving confirmation from Catawiki. *Fast Shipping (International delivery averagely take 2 to 7 days.) *When you purchase multiple items from the collection, you make a single shipping payment. This ensures that all items are shipped together with a consolidated shipping fee, rather than paying a separate shipping fee for each individual item. *Worldwide insured and tracked shipping via express courier.( FedEX - UPS - DHL-TNT) *Shipping as insured parcel with tracking number. *Will be well packaged and shipped registered/insured! Check out my other ads! Click on seller: Pavlove’s Unique Collection