Delicate twisted silver wires forming intricate lace-like patterns — hand-soldered by Celuk Village master artisans into 925 sterling silver jewelry.
Filigree is the most recognizable Balinese silver technique — lace-like patterns built up from hand-twisted silver wires soldered piece by piece. It is also the most labor-intensive technique in our catalog, commanding premium retail prices.
Filigree begins with drawing 925 sterling silver into ultra-fine wire (typically 0.2–0.5 mm gauge). Two strands are twisted together by hand, then bent, curled, and arranged into the final pattern. Each tiny element is soldered to the next with precision microflame work.
A single filigree pendant can take 4 to 12 hours of artisan time depending on complexity — one reason filigree pieces sell at premium retail price points and reward boutique positioning.
Filigree designs appear across our full product range, with particular density in earrings (chandelier styles), pendants, and statement rings. The technique pairs beautifully with gemstones — the filigree frame draws the eye toward a center stone.
Top-selling filigree categories: chandelier earrings, statement pendants, large cocktail rings.
Filigree pieces sit at the top of our wholesale pricing range — typically 2x to 3x the wholesale price of a comparable plain-silver piece. This pricing reflects the hand-labor involved and supports retail margins of 3x to 5x for boutique buyers.
Filigree earrings, pendants, and statement pieces — tell us your target category and order size for a personalized quote within 1–2 hours.
