Van Dell:By The Book

Van Dell! A book? WHY FILIGREE?!? Ahem, of course they did.

First, the set. Gold-filled. Meticulous work. Rhinestones cut to blaze. Intricate chain. Screw backings. About 16-inches end-to-end. 

And why? Antonio Cirino, renowned painter, writer, and designer, please explain. 

"It's light aesthetic, and jewel like qualities has inspired VAN DELL, leader in Gold Filled Jewelry, to revive its beauty and practical use for present day enjoyment,” wrote Cirino, about the practice of twisting fine metal wires for adornment.  

“VAN DELL’s creations of filagree jewelry in Sterling and Gold Filled, though in many ways resembles the finest of the ancient jewels is by far superior in durability and truly more appealing for our modern age.”

Well said. 

*Cirino source materials: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/top-news/general-interest/salmagundi-shines-light-on-antonio-cirinos-jewelry-design-drawings/