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Filigree

Definition

Intricate or delicate work, especially with threads of gold or silver, used to decorate objects such as jewelry, furniture, or architecture.

Example Sentences

1The antique vase featured an exquisite filigree pattern of silver and gold that sparkled in the light.
2Is the filigree on this brooch handmade or machine-made?
3The artist's use of filigree in her sculptures added a level of complexity and beauty to the pieces.
4To create the intricate filigree design, the craftsman had to weave the threads of metal together carefully.
5The museum's collection of ancient artifacts included several pieces with intricate filigree that dated back to the Renaissance period.

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