Oficina AC Filigranas

The history of AC Filigranas begins in 1970 when António Oliveira Cardoso's father started the trade in Gondomar, land known for its mastery in goldsmithing.

With time, know-how passed from generation to generation. Em 1990, António Cardoso, together with his wife Rosa Cardoso, assumed the continuity of the legacy, bringing new energy and dedication to the family craft.

Em 2014, the brand is born AC Filigranas, at a time when the couple's work gained projection beyond borders. International recognition comes unexpectedly when the actress Sharon Stone uses a filigree heart from the Portuguese workshop. When showing it in Los Angeles, Requests from various corners of the world have multiplied, giving visibility to Portuguese tradition and paving the way for a new phase in the workshop’s life, marked by innovation and identity pride.

This art Portuguese is one of the most refined expressions of artisanal goldsmithing, characterized by the delicacy of gold or silver threads, handcrafted with millimeter precision and can also be seen in Museum. More than a decorative technique, represents a cultural heritage with deep roots, linked to symbols of love, devotion and identity, as the iconic Heart of Portugal. Unlike mass-produced parts, each filigree object is the result of hours of painstaking work, in which traditional knowledge is combined with a refined aesthetic sense.

The craft places are living guardians of this heritage. Here the transmission of knowledge is done between masters and apprentices, keeping alive an art that resists industrial standardization. They are also places of creativity and reinvention, where classic models coexist with contemporary interpretations, allowing art to continue to surprise new generations and conquer space in demanding international markets.

Learn more about this Portuguese brand of Filigrana and Ourivesaria in the article of the blog Best Portugal Brands.