"Filigree inlay", also known as fine gold craft, is crowned as one of the eight traditional arts and crafts of Beijing, mainly used in the production of royal jewelry. This technique is a combination of the two production techniques of "filigree" and"inlay". It occupies an important position in the history of traditional Chinese jewelry making.In 2008, it was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.#heritage #tradition #Chinesestyle #culture #craft #jewelry #techniquecredit：琳朝 |

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Filigree inlay, also known as fine gold art, combines two techniques of "filigree" and "inlay". They were once mainly used in royal accessories and as decoration for sophisticated crafts. Filigreeing uses gold, silver and copper filaments as raw materials and employs techniques such as nipping, knitting and welding. Inlaying uses trimming, engraving and knocking to make a support and then inlaid with pearls and gemstones. Once a royal technique, filigree inlay was listed as one of the national i