Incomparable jewelry designs are a must of exceptional weddings and
jewelry. More women are exploring designs that are uncommon or thought to be
vintage or antique. Milgrain work in jewelry is an old technique that is still
used today, although most common designs that best show this type of
craftsmanship are considered to be vintage pieces.
What is milgrain work?
The word comes from the French “mille-grain” which literally means
thousands of grains. This type of work details closely-set rows of detailed
stone settings or with metal beads, used as a border. This type of
craftsmanship gained popularity in the early 20th century, around
late 1920s and 30s, known as the Art Deco period and can be a great addition to
the designer jewelry
in Fairhope, AL. Milgrain work has been popular for thousands of years
in the Asian communities and in their jewelry.
Types of design
Unlike using modern-day amenities where designers merely need to update
their programs to create 3D prints, antique
jewelry in Fairhope, AL was hand-rolled and soldered to the edge of the
pieces to create a border like design in their jewelry.
Milgrain can use large spheres for the purpose of it being the central
focus of the piece, or it can also be small spheres bordering the main stone or
design acting only to accent the main setting. Diamonds in Fairhope, AL, can be set in a way to ensure that the main
setting is highlighted by the milgrain setting for exceptional designs. These
types of designs are slowly making a comeback and display extraordinary
craftsmanship in design.
