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MILLEGRAIN

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Art Deco era platinum and diamond pearl clasp with hand engraved millegrain detailing.
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Millegrain is a jewelry technique where very fine beading is used to soften the appearance a metal's edge.

Millegraine detailing is typically found in platinum, especially in Edwardian and Art Deco eras.

Millegrain Gallery

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