Necklace Milanaise

Braided precious metal jewellery was already known in Etruscan culture. The Milanese texture goes back to the medieval manufacture of iron coats of mail, which were interwoven in such a way that a flexible fabric was created. This necklace is made from flat sections that are then rolled into round tubes.

Pforzheim always took the lead in the art of machine-made jewellery chains, and the manufacturers there are still the best today. The fitting of metal links requires the mastering of a difficult technique. Therefore, the manufacture of chains is considered the “high art“ of jewellery production. This Milanese necklace shows the intricate twists and turns taken by a simple silver wire to become an artful piece of jewellery.