"In 1914, Domenico Bongera established his firm in Campo Ligure, inheriting the cultural tradition and technique of the genoese school that is now vanished. His gift and his skill in the handmaking of exquisite gold and silver filigree jewels has soon become a family heritage handed down from father to son till now. At present, as well as in the past, filigree, thanks to it's trasparency and lightness, can be used both for the manufacture of fine jewels and to emellish larger goldsmith's pieces. The "Bongera Filigrana" firm, with the help of highly skilled labour, aims to the quality of its handicrafts together with the observance of the old manufacture techniques"
Filigree Brooch
Filigree Butterfly which has been enameled
I am excited by the idea of reviving the skills of old techniques. I feel that the public doesn't t know about or appreciate the workmanship that goes into making filigree jewellery , the patience, time or skills involved. Centuries ago filigree was extremely popular and appreciated for its delicacy. It would be something most women would be proud to wear.
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