There are some truly lovely ideas here to add flat backs to filigree.
The addition of tassels makes these pieces even better!
We have attached a PDF featuring the instructions written to create these pretty designs.
Tag: Filigree
How to set a Flat Cabochon into a Filigree Setting
I have been making some unique jewelry sets with our vintage Japanese Porcelain cabochons (almost out of stock) and our filigree settings.
There are so many choices in this collection. The rings are fabulous for showing off a special cabochon.
The issue you may discover is that these vintage components were not designed to fit directly into these setting. The jewels normally set, have a pointed back, such as those we already selected to work with these items.
But I could not resist showing off these vintage items.
The filigree is a perfect frame for these floral themed cabochons.
So many of the sizes we have in flat cabochons fit into the filigree so I made an effort to set them as though they also had a pointed back.
That is when apoxie clay really comes in handy. It is the ideal “glue” because it holds its shape and allows you to press something into it which will cure in place.
I used a little here on on Tropical Punch Flower Maker. You can see that the flat setting now appears to be set on air.
Mix and match cabochons with some help from an epoxy two part clay.
Japanese Porcelain Cabochons and Beads – 50% Off
These unique cabochons and beads were located in our warehouse and our staff have fallen in love with them. We can’t source them again so order quickly before they are all gone.
They look amazing added to our filigree settings.
Creativity on The Catwalk Show – The Global Jet-Setter Look
Our Global Chic product line was beautifully captured in this picture from the “Creativity on the Catwalk” fashion shows in the UK last month at CHSI Stitches. (Photo from CHSI)
Our Creative Director, Fernando DaSilva designed an “out of the ordinary collection of jewelry that is delightfully different, chic and of course trendsetting.” Here is a closer look at just one of the six models he styled. The unique embroidered dresses were hand picked by Fernando in Brazil in January.
Fernando combined a traditional caftan with one of a kind art jewelry. Sandra Baumgartena is the perfect model for this look because she radiates confidence. The look implies that she loves drama and texture and Fernando believed if she walked into Diane von Fürstenberg’s office she’d be hired in a moment!
Sandra’s cuff prominently features wire and beaded flowers hand crafted by Lena Gillespie of Purple Lace Designs. Her beautiful wirework uses our Tropical Punch flower maker as the centre.
Fernando used our leather sheets to wrap a brass cuff with hand stitched edging and a faux suede lining. Lovely knots chocolate cord was used for the stitching.
Leather strips are riveted in place to attach the flowers using the rings already soldered to the back of the flower maker.
The earring are also show stoppers.
Filigree is set with a Swarovski crystal stone. Global Chic semi precious teardrop beads and gold chain tassels create the dramatic dangles. These earrings could easily be turned into pendants as well.
The Global Jet-Setter look was completed with the addition of these Czech rings which were already handmade and are being sold in our John Bead Outlet.
This is post three in our series.
Look One – Golden Butterscotch can be viewed here.
Look Two – Wild Boho can be reviewed here.