There is an amazing new Italian product now available on the Asian market. Created by Italian firm Calgaro, it is the revolutionary new washable gold, produced with a special technique making fine-gauge gold filaments and chains that can be woven, sewn, braided and even laundered! Developed in 2000 by a dynamic team of technological experts with fashion flair, this product is making waves all over the world. Just after its introduction, Calgaro's gold thread captured one of the coveted Awards of Excel-lence in the World Gold Council's Gold Virtuosi event. The collection of `Spun Jewels' includes ropes of flexible chains dotted with gemstone beads, gold filament combined with silk to produce evening bags and garments. Like the finest fabrics, these threads can be melted by flame, yet can be dry cleaned or washed in warm water with mild soap.
Distributor: Aaron Shum Jewelry Ltd., Hong Kong, +852-2334-2299, fax +852-2334-7427.



Source: Couture International Jeweler
June / July 03 issue