It’s nearly July we can’t think of a better way to have a RED hot summer day than by adorning yourself with this month’s birthstone, ruby! The red variety of the mineral Corundum (you know the blue variety as Sapphire), this stone is loved for it’s fiery red color, hardness, durability and rarity. In fact, […]
If your birthday falls in May then you are fortunate to have emerald as your birthstone. The word emerald has its origins in the Greek word for green. The color of emeralds can range from light green to a deep, rich green. The rarest emeralds are an intense green-blue. Emeralds are found all over the […]
Technology has made us all more visual people,
Belais Manufacturing Co. was among the early manufacturers of white gold jewelry in the United States. During the late 19th and early 20th century they experimented with various alloys for white gold as a substitute for platinum in jewelry. There were restrictions placed on platinum because of the war so their formula was a high quality alternative that maintained […]
Our current collection has something for everyone. We selected a few pieces we thought would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at our annual holiday party on December 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at our boutique inside Martin Patrick3. For more information on the pieces below […]
Queen Victoria’s reign was the second longest of any British monarch in history, spanning from 1837 until her death in 1901. Victoria’s long rule and beloved status meant she influenced many areas of public life including politics, social mores and fashion. The advent of photography and advances in the printing press at the beginning of […]
What exactly is rose gold and why is it suddenly everywhere you look? Rose or pink gold is a type of metal that is made by using copper as an alloy with gold. Because of its copper content rose gold has a warm, pinkish color. Recently there’s been a rise in the demand for rose […]
At Filigree we have a passion for vintage jewelry. We also love to layer jewelry of different eras. We get excited by the unique looks we achieve when we pair older pieces with modern designs. Our stock is extremely diverse so when you visit us you have the luxury of being able to try on […]
In the late 1930’s a new style began emerging in jewelry design that is now referred to as Retro jewelry. Retro designs overlapped with the end of the Art Deco period so you start to see geometric, streamlined, elements give way to whimsical, over-sized, asymmetrical pieces. The style dovetails with the drama of the Golden […]
