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Arlindo Moura

It is in the workshop that once belonged to his grandfather that Arlindo feels whole. The late afternoon sun streams through the windowpanes as if they weren’t there, casting a poetic, almost mystical glow over the rich brown tones of the wooden benches and worktables. It’s as if his grandfather were still there, hunched over in his corner, meticulously crafting filigree, lost in the precision of his art.

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J. Soares

Adelino Soares has filigree in his genes. He studied jewelry making simply because it felt right, and in his first year, he chose his path. He would be an artisan, letting his hands be his tools. Nothing fascinated him more than his mother’s hands—worn by time and labor, yet capable of creating wonders.

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Oficina do ouro

As the jewel takes shape, guided by skilled hands and the patience that is itself an art, Elsa reminisces about the past with quiet nostalgia—never once looking away from her craft. “Arlindo is an excellent artisan, even more demanding than I am!” she says with pride. It was from his hands that the engagement ring was born, crafted in filigree—of course—to seal a lifelong promise of love.

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Classic Silver

From his father's time to today, little has changed. Eduardo stays true to his legacy, his artisanal methods, and his original workshop—working with the forge, the drawplate, the pliers, and countless tools. But there’s something special: everything is done with four hands—his and his son Tiago’s—like a musical duet, both playing the same Stradivarius: filigree.

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Jorge Silva

Jorge fell in love with Isabel, and together they exchanged vows of eternal love. He brought her into his world, teaching her his craft. Filigree was never something she had imagined for herself, yet today, she holds its magic in her hands. With delicate precision, she weaves microscopic gold threads into intricate cornucopias, fitting them together with breathtaking ease—making the impossible look effortless.

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Eugénia Seixas

There’s something both heroic and unconventional about Eugénia’s personality. But then… well, at heart, she’s quite down-to-earth. The world is a noisy, contradictory, and chaotic place. “Where do I find inspiration? In the sea.” It’s the sea that shapes the waves in her mind—the same curves that filigree will take in her jewelry. By the time her pencil touches paper, the sea has already spoken. Boldness is her signature.

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Inês Barbosa

Being born in the land of gold, into a family of five generations of filigree artisans, meant Inês’s path was already set. And she embraced it with the determination of someone ready to write a new chapter in the family’s story. Now, as the sixth generation takes shape, she ensures the legacy will live on—refined by time, woven into delicate filigree.

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António Martins Castro & Filhos

António’s story is one of constant new beginnings. After his days as a sailor, he devoted himself to something greater than himself—his craft. “Filigree is my life,” he never tires of saying. In his workshop, intricate Caravels, Naus, and Rabelo boats take shape, masterfully crafted from fine twisted and beaten gold wires. Their structures are filled with delicate cornucopias, spirals, granules, and rosettes. The sea is still there—but in filigree.

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Abel Armando Silva

Rosa has been an artisan for as long as she can remember. On the wall of her workshop hangs a memory of her father Abel’s portrait. In her heart, countless others. Outside, the church bells ring, calling Rosa to mass. She carries with her the filigree rosary that once belonged to her mother, passing the Viana beads through her fingers, following the rhythm of prayer. And of the heart.

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António de Oliveira Cardoso

Mestre Cardoso is a master of filigree, and it is through this craft that he practices his teachings, without the need for academic titles to validate him. “It’s the hands that create,” he always says, showcasing his creative freedom in crafting unique pieces of jewelry. His life partner, Rosa, whom he married 43 years ago, fills these pieces with infinite patience, weaving the finest, most delicate threads.

Largo da Portagem 25, Coimbra

Coimbra

In Coimbra, the Baroque splendour of the Joanina Library inspires the space of Joalharia do Carmo - an ode to memory, knowledge, and the precision of time. Among books, gilded columns and silences lined with wood, it is Filigrana that takes centre stage, illuminated by a brilliance that spans centuries and craftsmanship.

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