To Filigree Or Not To Filigree?

In my quest to define what filigree means I came across many pieces termed filigree that were actually either pierced or cast.

Bib-style gladiator filigree necklace

This piece was created by thehouseofhemp, and looks to be made up of cast elements. Compare the difference between it and a piece by Victoria Lansford.

Curves in the right places II

Erickson Beamon

Erickson Beamon is a collaboration between Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon. They create designer fashion jewellery which is, as Beamon states:"not designed to look real- we create fantasies."
The neck piece pictured here has a similar feel to the piece I'm working on at the moment. It has a definite costume jewellery look to it, with the chunky chains and the crystal detail. I think my piece needs to feel slightly more delicate to emphasise the nature of filigree.

Continuing with the "layered chains" trend, I'm using the flower element from my Hip-Hop Diva Neckpiece. I also intend on incorporating a string of garnet beads to add colour.

More About The Clover Ring

This was the modification I did to the appliqued clover design for the basket of the ring. It was pierced and domed and the final product is shown here.
I've been told this alone would make a pretty ring, with maybe a stone set in it.

Now Can I Have My luck?

It's been a long time in the making, but it's finally done! Woo-hoo! Learned a valuable lesson with this ring. Realised the setting needs to be added after all the filigree is completed. It was twice as difficult getting the solder to flow towards the center. Well, live and learn!