The namesake of our shop, filigree, refers to the intricate wire work often done in gold or silver that consists of metal beads and threads woven together to create beautiful pieces with a unique and familiar look. The name filigree comes from the latin words “filum” meaning thread and “granum” meaning grain. The style has […]
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Jul
Jul
The July birthstone is an often overlooked stone for engagement rings, which is why we thought it was a good idea to share a group of wonderful ruby engagement rings! The ruby is made of corundum just like sapphire, and has a long and rich history. Deriving its name from the Latin word “ruber”, meaning […]
13
Jun
Jun
Recently we had the great joy of collaborating with our friends at Golden Pearl Vintage with the goal of putting together vintage styles that span different eras of fashion. Vintage fashion is not just a way to find looks to set you apart, but also is a very sustainable choice which avoids waste associated with […]
05
Jun
Jun
One of the most popular alternative gemstones to diamonds when it comes to engagement rings is the sapphire. Being a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale makes sapphires durable enough for everyday wear, and blue is a very easy color to pair with most outfits so it will never look out of place. The historical […]
03
Jun
Jun
Although we don’t carry lines of jewelry made to be worn together, that doesn’t stop our expert staff from creating fun matching sets! Matching sets of jewelry are a great way of complimenting or contrasting prominent colors in your outfit. This week we have a few matching sets for you to look through that are […]
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May
May
Something we get asked about all the time are creative ways to wear jewelry in a nontraditional way. We thought it would be a great topic to focus on here, and figured we would show you some fresh ways to wear brooches and necklaces! So here are some stylish and functional ways to wear some […]
14
May
May
Some antique styles continue to inspire yet can often be difficult to find. This is where vintage inspired fills an important niche. For clients who love the vintage look, but might wish for newer materials for peace of mind! Or maybe a slight variation on a classic look is desired! Whatever the reason, we have […]
04
May
May
During these unusual times, we wanted to remind everyone about the quality of small businesses in the North Loop of Minneapolis. These businesses offer a diverse collection of wares and combine to make the North Loop one of the most pleasant areas in Minnesota to shop. A Saturday spent window shopping in this area will […]
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Apr
Apr
Happy Earth Day! Animal companionship has been celebrated throughout all of human history, so animal jewelry is about as old as jewelry itself. A central concept to many types of jewelry is that of the talisman, or an object believed to have magical powers that are imbued upon the wearer. Jewelry created in the image […]
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Mar
Mar
During this time of uncertainty we also want to point to the many ways our robust social media presence can be a convenient way to continue shopping for any and all pieces of jewelry you are after. In case you didn’t know, all of our inventory is listed here on our website and we will […]