22 kt gold multi-strand necklace approximately 43 g Manin thread was used as a necklace or twisted around the wrist as a finely crafted bracelet.
The simplicity of these links known at least since the 6th century lies in the fact that they are composed of tiny 22 kt gold rings with a hollow semicircular section, soldered together; think that with 1 gram of gold you could obtain 12 or 15 centimeters of chain. Of this typically Venetian manufacturing, the exact method of truly expensive manual manufacturing is still unknown today.
History tells that from Constantinople the Venetians learned this process called entercosei but more commonly known as Manin or Manini.
Bold matrons, Dogaresses, noblewomen or fortunate housewives of the bourgeois and popular class were adorned with these precious threads and precious chokers, the Manin was also a dowry asset, and by custom every mother divided it into equal parts between her daughters who passed on this tradition to posterity ; this is the reason why it is rare to find threads of a certain length, although there is no shortage of specimens of a certain length, even 50 – 60 meters. Nowadays the Manin is highly sought after by collectors, but be careful there are less valuable versions of these necklaces with larger links of Spanish origin or simple multi-strand necklaces created at the factory at 18 kt which have nothing to do with the real Manin.
For further information on the topic, we refer you to the book “Jewels in Venetian civilization” by Piero Pazzi from which we have extracted information in this article. Price on request – Sometimes we publish jewels on the site that are only available to order; often photos and details of the jewels you see are published as a historical reference of our 50 years and more of activity for your future orders. We almost always do not publish prices due to the constantly changing costs of precious metals and stones; you can ask us if the jewel you saw is available, we will reply shortly also for a quote. To request information, use the “send a request for this product” button, call 041 5287549 or send an email to info@webjewels.it – Whatsapp +39 3299 14 35 98