In the 1300s the working of gold and silver was concentrated in the area around Genoa, the prerogative of the Goldsmith Guild, which was highly specialized and known throughout the Mediterranean. In Campo Ligure filigree is a form of art – protected by the “Artigiani In Liguria” quality seal. Filigree is a special and complex technique in which thin gold or silver wire is woven together to create jewels of “metal embroidery”. Today, ancient knowledge creates jewelry that is both glamorous and contemporary, with semi-precious stones and unusual combinations of materials giving an added touch of interest.