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Hi Betty, as far as I know they are from the 1950 period. It are only the best skilled jewellers who can do this very fine work.. Almost pure silver is being used for that in order to be able to form the shapes. Pure silver is very soft and easy to bend. If lesser quality is used it is more brittle and will break. I think they are so refined even in gold they look lovely. I know in the 1965 these were popular object bought by foreigners as well.
very nice crosses! I have one of the filigree type from a friend who bought it directly in Ethiopia, years ago. These here all have different styles and designs, it is quite amazing!