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Pierced openwork


Openwork technique consisting of cutting the metal with a fine saw to create perforated patterns and lighten the mount. Pierced work lets light pass beneath the stones and refines the jewel's silhouette. Inherited from the metal lacework of the eighteenth century, it demands patience and command of line. Palace high jewellery workshops use it for pieces of heritage-inspired design and delicacy.