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The September Birthstone: Sapphire, The Origin Story
September 17, 2020

The sapphire has been a popular gemstone for thousands of years. The Greeks gave it the name sappheiros which likely referred to Lapis Lazuli. Given that the name refers to a [...]

Yellow Gold Jewelry & Fall Fashion
September 10, 2020

Depending on where you are reading this, fall might be coming cold and fast! Last week we put together a collection of affordable options to compliment the fall color pallet. [...]

11 Pieces of Yellow Gold Must Have Beach Jewelry
August 19, 2020

Summer isn’t quite over! Our picks for the best beach jewelry are listed here in order. Sometimes you see a piece of jewelry and you just feel the connection to [...]

What is Filigree ?
August 5, 2020

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 [...]

6 Vibrant Red Ruby Engagement Rings
July 9, 2020

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! [...]

Filigree Fashion: A Vintage Small Business Collaboration
June 13, 2020

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 [...]

20 Sapphire Engagement Rings in White Metal
June 5, 2020

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 [...]

Jewelry Matching Sets
June 3, 2020

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 [...]

Styling Tips & Sustainable Jewelry
May 22, 2020

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, [...]

Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings
May 14, 2020

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 [...]

Our Favorite Shops in Minneapolis
May 4, 2020

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 [...]

Happy Earth Day! Animals and the Jewelry Industry
April 23, 2020

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 [...]

The Joys of Instagram
March 18, 2020

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 [...]

The Lore of Aquamarine: March’s Birthstone
March 11, 2020

This week we are celebrating the Aquamarine, a stone with history dating back to ancient Egypt and Sumeria. The stone was probably first named “aqua marina” by Roman fisherman who [...]

Woman’s History Month: Inspirational Women & Their Jewelry
March 4, 2020

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we wanted to showcase some of the incredible women who have a history associating them with jewelry, and specific types of jewelry moreover. The list [...]

28 Variations of the Halo Engagement Ring
February 27, 2020

The halo ring dates back as early as the Georgian era in Europe, at that time stone diameters were nearly the same size. The design, made to enhance the size [...]

10 Fabulous February Birthstone Amethyst Jewelry
February 20, 2020

This week we are celebrating the amethyst, the birthstone of February. The ancient Greeks believed that amethysts were dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and [...]

14 Beautiful Pieces of Vintage Enamel Jewelry
February 13, 2020

This week we have a splendid group of jewelry making use of enamel! Enamel has been used to adorn jewelry for thousands of years, and still today it is a [...]

Valentine Wedding Band Deals Under $1000
February 6, 2020

We are featuring even more of our sale items and you’ll be happy to hear that our sale has gone to 20% off! Be sure to use the promo code [...]

Valentine Deals Under $1000
January 29, 2020

We are having our very first annual sale! For the first two weeks of February all items under $1000 will be 10% off. Here we have put together a great [...]

12 Outstanding Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
January 23, 2020

We have so much new inventory in the shop so we felt like we should put together a list of our most amazing diamond (plus one sapphire) engagement rings between [...]

10 Unique Pieces of Black Rhodium & Oxidized Silver Jewelry
January 14, 2020

This week we have a very cool group that all have a dark look created with either oxidized silver or rhodium plating. Black metal can be achieved in a number [...]

10 Amazing Gold Bracelets
January 7, 2020

This time of year we are layering ourselves in winter garb. Why not jazz up the layers your wrist with dazzling amazing bracelets and bangles and make some noise? 1. [...]

11 Fine Jewelry Pieces : 2019 Holiday Guide
December 27, 2019

For the final joyful week of our 2019 Holiday Guide: Cocktail Tour we have the champagne cocktail! With this look we want to do everything to celebrate you and your [...]

14 White Gold & Diamonds Pieces of Jewelry: 2019 Holiday Guide
December 17, 2019

This week we are continuing our 2019 Holiday Guide: Cocktail Tour to give you more fabulous gift ideas. Here we have put together a list white gold and diamond fine [...]

10 Unique Gold Jewels: 2019 Holiday Guide
December 10, 2019

This week we are releasing our Holiday Guide: Cocktail Tour to give you fabulous gift and styling tips. This cocktail needs no introductions, The Old Fashion is a classic seasonal [...]

10 Bold Pieces of Statement Jewelry: 2019 Holiday Guide
December 9, 2019

This week’s featured cocktail is an American classic cocktail, a martini with a garnish of olives.We have put together an eclectic grouping of bold statement pieces that are perfect for [...]

11 Pieces of Amazing Pieces of Pearl Jewelry: 2019 Holiday Guide
December 9, 2019

This week we are releasing our 2019 Holiday Guide: Cocktail Tour to give you fabulous styling and gift ideas. This week’s featured cocktail is rose champagne as a toast to [...]

14 Unique Diamond Wedding Bands
November 19, 2019

At Filigree Jewelers we have so many wonderful vintage and antique wedding bands. Here we have put together a list of diamond wedding bands that have an uncommon look you [...]

12 Dazzling Hoop Earrings
November 14, 2019

Hoop earrings are a staple of most jewelry collections. Their style, metal, and use of gemstones can vary significantly. Here is a list of the various types of hoop earrings [...]

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