Mongolian-style filigree is a laborious, delicate jeweler's art whose lineage includes Fabergé eggs and the trousseaux of Qing dynasty empresses. Few artisans in China remain who can achieve this level of precise detail, but by adapting these time-honored techniques for modern tastes, craftsmen are able to continue making a living through this ancient art. Here, colorful faceted amethyst and peridot alternate within links of high-gloss enamel and intricate 24-karat gold-vermeil filigree (an 18th-century French term for gold-plated sterling silver) to create an accent fit for a queen. Not available for shipment outisde of the U.S. and Canada.

Handmade in China. 3/4''W x 7 1/2''L.