Braided precious metal jewellery was already known in Etruscan culture. The Milanese texture goes back to the medieval manufacture of iron coats of mail, which were interwoven in such a way that a flexible fabric was created. This necklace is made from flat sections that are then rolled into round tubes.

Pforzheim always took the lead in the art of machine-made jewellery chains, and the manufacturers there are still the best today. The fitting of metal links requires the mastering of a difficult technique. Therefore, the manufacture of chains is considered the “high art“ of jewellery production. This Milanese necklace shows the intricate twists and turns taken by a simple silver wire to become an artful piece of jewellery.