Posted by Cristina on August 31, 2012, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Re: millegrain "
Thank you, I sometimes notest in some pieces there were tiny metal balls but did not know the name of this jewelry technic.
And the Fabergé tiara is fabulous, those briollete cut diamonds are amazing. Such a pity it was never worn in public by any italian nor belgium royal lady. I agree it also must be rather small like QE Cartier.
--Previous Message-- : The best closeup of the millegrain work is : shown here..belgium Faberge diamond tiara... : : anywhere where metal narrows down, they : normally used millegrain (small metal balls : that shined)... : : This craftsmanship was also used to : determine when the tiara was made. : : : : If you still can't notice them, I circled : few on the base. : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Thank you for your clarification. I have : always thought that with millegrain was : meant those little brilliants placed around : gemstones and/or to fill "empty : space" of a setting. : : : :