Sterling Silver Necklace for Woman, Amethyst pendant filigree hamsa
Sterling Silver Necklace , Amethyst pendant filigree hamsa Amethyst stone about 2 cm x 1.2 cm Length 69 cm The art of the Yemenite silversmiths has a long history. It usualy runs in family's veins for generations - from father to son. Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrene) is a delicate kind of jewellery metalwork made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver or stitching of the same curving motifs. It often suggests lace, and in recent centuries remains popular in Indian and other Asian metalwork, and French from 1660 to the late 19th century. It should not be confused with ajoure jewellery work; while both have many open areas, filigree involves threads being soldered together to form an object and ajoure involves holes being punched, drilled, or cut through an existing piece of metal. Hamsa The hamsa is a Middle Eastern symbol dating back to prehistoric times designed to give protection from the evil eye, bad luck that results from the attention or jealousy of ot