Ca d'Zan Sunset jewelry collection.Inspired by the spectacular architecture of Ca d'Zan, New York jewelry designer, Cynthia Gale has created Ca d'Zan Sunset--a jewelry collection featuring the specialized wirework wire·work n. 1. Something made of wire or wires. 2. Walking on a wire tightrope: acrobats skilled in wirework. Noun 1. technique, filigree filigree (fĭl`ĭgrē), ornamental work of fine gold or silver wire, often wrought into an openwork design and joined with matching solder and borax under the flame of the blowpipe. , where individual wires are soldered on by skilled Javanese artisans to create delicate, intricate patterns. The collection also utilizes repousse re·pous·sé adj. 1. Shaped or decorated with patterns in relief formed by hammering and pressing on the reverse side. Used especially of metal. 2. Raised in relief. n. 1. A design in relief. 2. , a traditional hand-hammered metalwork technique. Celebrating the artistry of John and Mable Ringling's winter home, many of the necklaces, bracelets and earrings are accented with genuine blue topaz, amethyst amethyst (ăm`əthĭst) [Gr.,=non-drunkenness], variety of quartz, violet to purple in color, used as a gem. It is the most highly valued of the semiprecious quartzes. and pearl. Visit the Museum Store to pick out your pieces before they are all gone! Museum members receive a 10% discount. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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