Finift is a traditional
Russian handcraft since 1175.
Practically all external design is done by
hand;
every model is unique. The usage of enamel
paintings & filigree in combination with processed
semi-precious and synthetic stones gives an inimitable charm
to the items.
In old Russia, enamel was called
finift, an ancient technique of jewelry arts. The
word finift
comes from Greek and means “a shining stone.” For
producing enamel, it is necessary to put some glass powder
on a skillfully processed metal surface and heat it until it
turns into a vitreous layer. Painted enamel has an extremely
delicate, miniature drawing done in heat-resistant paint on
an enamel background. It is fragile, but will withstand both
cold and heat, as well as moisture & time. In exclusive
models, artists use one of the most complex jewelry
techniques: three-dimensional filigree. During that process,
one pattern is laid down on top of another one, creating
luxurious ornaments
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