| The art and culture of Russian has been far superior | | | | delicate silver bracelets and other pieces of jewelry still |
| to most countries when it comes to working with | | | | exist of past eras and more are being created by |
| enamel and silver work. The specialized and intricate | | | | craftsmen trained in this highly creative art. |
| Russian silver with enamel was a special craft that | | | | Artists and craftsmen use a copper base that is called |
| was brought about in medieval Russia and propagated | | | | 'finift' on the base and over it few layers of powdered |
| by one of the finest craftsman in the world-Peter Carl | | | | enamel is compressed before being fired. This process |
| Faberge, who during the 19th century provided the | | | | is repeated according to the design and colors and |
| Russian Czar with world famous Easter Eggs that are | | | | then gemstones are inserted to be studded on the top |
| known to us as Faberge eggs. He was the one to | | | | layer. Silver is used to fill in the multi colored designs |
| innovate an amazing new technique of using enamel in | | | | and get it that perfect finish. Numerous artifacts and |
| layers to shape it up like an egg and then did exquisite | | | | precious handicrafts are in demand all over the world |
| filigree work with precious metals and studded it with | | | | with its exquisite beauty alluring the world over. |
| diamonds or other precious stones. | | | | There are some places in Russia like the town of |
| The most diverse variety of enamel and silver work | | | | Rostov, famous for its production of silver and enamel |
| has been produced during the 18th and 19th century in | | | | ware. The craftsmen of this particular town have been |
| Russia, which not only is considered amongst priceless | | | | engaged for centuries, generation after generation |
| antiques, but has attained a lot of demand world over. | | | | doing this intricate work of crafting miniatures and |
| Enamel layering over silver is used in decorative items, | | | | other decorative pieces. The theme of celebration and |
| utilitarian items such as beakers, glasses, spoons, | | | | traditional designs are the mainstay of the Rostov lines. |
| jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces amongst other | | | | While landscapes, portraits and other works have also |
| knick knacks. Some of the other variety of techniques | | | | been created in Rostov, the traditional art of Russian |
| that utilized silver includes filigree work done creatively | | | | silver and enamel continues to entice and enchant |
| with fine silver wire, by molding it with care. Many | | | | people all over the world. |