A memory of my grandmother
“The heart reminded me of the jewelry my grandmother used to wear. Opening the box brought those memories back.”
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Portuguese Craftsmanship. Treasured around the world.
What is Portuguese filigree?
A Portuguese story, passed down in gold.
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By the 8th century, filigree was already being crafted in what is now Portugal. In the north, families have kept this ancestral art alive for generations, shaping fine threads of gold and silver by hand.
Treasured by mothers and passed to daughters, these pieces became family heirlooms — carrying love, pride and memory.
At the Romaria of Nossa Senhora da Agonia in Viana do Castelo, that inheritance comes to life. Women parade in richly embroidered dress and layers of family gold, celebrating devotion, honour and prosperity.
Portuguese craftsmanship. Carried by you.
Discover more about Portuguese filigree19.2k Portuguese Gold
Portuguese hallmark on every piece
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A little closer to Portugal
“My family is from Celorico de Basto, and wearing these earrings makes me feel connected to that part of my story.”
Beautiful in every detail
“The curved shape and delicate details are beautiful up close. I love how the earrings catch the light when I move.”
How is Portuguese filigree made?
Families, not factories.
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My search for Fado took me to Póvoa de Lanhoso, in northern Portugal. I visited artisan families myself, looking for the people who would bring our pieces to life.
There, I found a family who had preserved the art of filigree for generations. Knowledge passed from parents to children. The small, carefully guarded secrets of a craft still made by hand.
This is what I wanted Fado to carry: not only the beauty of Portuguese jewelry, but the hands, the family and the heritage behind it. A story to wear today, and pass on tomorrow.
— Tânia, founder of Fado Jewels
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