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For many centuries wire art of some form has been in use as unique adornment in jewelry and wearable items. It is said to date back even before the Ancient Phoenicians and has been found in Egyptian tombs. It is said that an Egyptian goldsmith was the first craftsman to produce a jewelry item made entirely of wire. This was around 4000 years ago. The design used was a combination of coils and coiled links fitted together to form the item. This concept was passed down and is seen in various forms throughout the ages.
It is also said that finds in Scandinavia have shown that the Vikings made chains of metal wire. These were made from either fine or coarser wire and were not soldered. Vikings "knitted" their wire into jewelry by using a looping technique that actually predated our traditional knitting techniques. They did this by back stitching the wire in loops to make something that resembled twisted knit stitches. Usually this form used very fine wire and is very beautiful. There are wire artists today who use those same techniques to produce beautiful pieces.
As time went on, different cultures discovered ways to set stones, glass and other items into the wire pieces creating what we know today as our wire art. Artisans have begun to wire wrap beads on serving sets. These beautifully adorned sterling silver serving flatware are offered separate and accompanied with an appetizer, cheese, brie, olive, or pâté serving plate. Embellishments are designed using glass, acyrllic, and metal - beads, charms, and stones. All sets are either one of a kind of one or a limited number is available. Once the set is sold out another original will takes it place. Custom orders are available please allow 2-3 weeks plus shipping.
*All wire bead serving sets are not dishwasher safe. Please hand wash only.
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