IN Chinese costume dramas, imperial concubines are always seen wearing delicate decorations on the head, from phoenix coronets dotted with splendid jewelry to hairpins with elegant dangling ornaments. Those crafted it...IN Chinese costume dramas, imperial concubines are always seen wearing delicate decorations on the head, from phoenix coronets dotted with splendid jewelry to hairpins with elegant dangling ornaments. Those crafted items combine colorful jewelry with gold wires;the craft used to manufacture them is called Chinese filigree inlay.展开更多
Filigree inlay is a special traditional craft technique in the manufacture of Beijing jewelry. It uses gold, platinum, silver and copper as its raw materials. The artisans use very complicated processes to make differ...Filigree inlay is a special traditional craft technique in the manufacture of Beijing jewelry. It uses gold, platinum, silver and copper as its raw materials. The artisans use very complicated processes to make different designs and patterns. Then they inlay diamonds and gems of all kinds to make delicate jewelry and ornamental objects. They are a feast for the eyes.展开更多
文摘IN Chinese costume dramas, imperial concubines are always seen wearing delicate decorations on the head, from phoenix coronets dotted with splendid jewelry to hairpins with elegant dangling ornaments. Those crafted items combine colorful jewelry with gold wires;the craft used to manufacture them is called Chinese filigree inlay.
文摘Filigree inlay is a special traditional craft technique in the manufacture of Beijing jewelry. It uses gold, platinum, silver and copper as its raw materials. The artisans use very complicated processes to make different designs and patterns. Then they inlay diamonds and gems of all kinds to make delicate jewelry and ornamental objects. They are a feast for the eyes.
