AMAMI Gold Filigree Jewelry

Spiral Hoops

$184.00 CAD
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Metal
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Monday meetings to Sun-date nights一every day of the week is a chance to wear your heritage with these Spiral Hoops. AMAMI artisans bring a Filipiniana twist to a classic accessory, hoop earrings, through the Philippine craft of gold filigree.

Plateros (silversmiths) of Ilocos Sur perfected the meticulous and rare technique of gold filigree; every heirloom they handcraft carries the proud story of our pre-colonial heritage and of fine Filipino craftsmanship. 

About the Craftmanship: The artistry of gold filigree craftsmanship has been practiced by native plateros for centuries. The platero begins by melting blocks of gold or silver, repeatedly hammering and cooling them until they become fine and delicate threads. The threads are carefully shaped by hand into "kalado" or lace-like patterns inspired by nature. To craft more intricate pieces, the platero individually welds small drops together to form beautiful heirlooms.

Because each piece is crafted in gold filigree (not engraved), it can take 2 to 3 days to craft a pair of earrings.

  • Handcrafted by Filipino artisans in Ilocos using the rare art of gold filigree, a pre-Hispanic indigenous technique
  • Made of 985 pure silver dipped in 24-karat gold
  • Diameter of 2.2cm and thickness of 0.4cm
  • Latch-back closures
  • Intended as heirloom pieces, colours will tarnish over time to develop a more antique look
  • Nickel-free and lead-free, suitable for sensitive skin
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  • Comes with a handwritten note and gift ready packaging
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As this is made of 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold, this piece is more durable than traditional gold plated jewelry as there is a thicker layer of gold. It may still tarnish over time, giving it a more vintage look.

To help with long term preservation we recommend to reduce exposure to sweat and perfume and store within an air tight container or our custom AMAMI pouch provided with your order. We recommend not to wear your piece under the shower.

Once your piece has aged, if you prefer the most vibrant look of gold, you may obtain gold replating service from your local jewelry shop.

If you intend to gift this item, care tips are provided with the package.

Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami
Spiral Hoops - Amami

AMAMI Gold Filigree Jewelry

Jewelry handmade in Ilocos
AMAMI is the passionate vision of Christine Tiu and Danielle Tan, two childhood friends hailing from Manila. By collaborating with talented Filipino plateros in Ilocos and Benguet, AMAMI hopes to revive our proud heritage of gold filigree jewelry, a pre-colonial technique existing long before the Spanish. The result are rare and precious heirloom pieces that provide sustainable livelihood to Filipino plateros, while carrying on the story of an endangered and intrinsically Filipino craft.

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