DEFn: filigree and milgrain

[DillPickle]

Can you folks educate me on the definition on these two words? Are they similar in any way or are they one in the same?

Example pictures would probably be of most help. TIA

 

[mrssalvo]

From Art of Platinum's website:

"milgrain".
A decorating style creating a fine bead like effect on the top of the edge of a metal; popular in the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods. The term is widely applied to the type of pavé setting that has edges surrounding the row of bead-set stones. Old wife's tale has it invented in Italy by unscrupulous setters in order to conseal the rough edges on their setting work.

boom's Leon ring with miligrain:

Filigree is carved design in a ring like this one from Fay Cullen:

 

[DillPickle]

Thanks a bunch Mrs.S!!