The Real Charm of a Silver Filigree Locket
I've always thought there's something honestly magical about the silver filigree locket hanging through a simple string. It's not just about the sparkle or the way the metal catches the light; it's that feeling of holding a tiny piece of art that's actually meant in order to be used. Many jewelry nowadays seems like it arrived off a massive assembly line, but filigree—the real, elaborate stuff—looks like someone spent hours twisting and curling silver wire until it turned into lace. This has a fat to it, not just in grams, however in personality. ...