Mompox’s Filigree

 

Estimated Value: 30
Starting Bid: 9
Bid Increment: 5
Donated by: Cartagena Convention Bureau

Description:

The filigree jewelry made in Mompox, (historical town located 7 hours form Cartagena) evolved from European techniques, and still includes many aspects of colonial Spanish filigree.

Filigree jewelry made in Mompox is characterized by its intricate detail in all dimensions. The silversmiths of Mompox produce their high-quality jewelry from fine silver strands which they form themselves from melted silver. Once the strands are formed, they are carefully stretched, twisted, and flattened to assemble the jewelry.