Authentic Russian Silver Niello at Maison Russe The Russian Shop in Lisle IL.

Authentic Russian Silver Niello.

The Russian Shop / Maison Russe

About niello: The traditions and technology of the ancient applied art of niello (or in Russian - "chern", from the word "black") dates back to the 10th century. Niello is a metallic alloy of copper and silver used as an inlay on engraved metal. It can be used for filling in designs cut into metal, with silver being a particular favorite. These artistic traditions are kept alive at the old Imperial Russian factory Severnaja Chern in the town of Velikiy Ustiug in the Vologda region of Russia. Niello produced at Veliky Ustyug is also known as Kievan Rus niello.
To make these elegant works of art, patterns are engraved by hand into silver then filled with a composition of silver and red copper. Heating fuses the alloy which then fills the engraved areas. The surface of the piece is hand polished and the engraving emerges quite clearly.

About the rings: The skyline on the niello rings is the Trinity monastery in Gleden situated not far from Ustjug - about 5 km - near Morozovica village on high hill where Sukhona and Yug rivers confluence. Prince Wsevolod built the city of Gleden at the end of XII century. About this time the Trinity monastery was founded, which is one of the oldest monasteries in the Russian North.

We invite you to explore our selection by clicking on any of the small images below. Use your browser's back button to return to this page. Please contact us for more information at (800) 778-9404. Supply limited. All items are gift boxed.

Niello Pendants.

Niello Earrings.

Note regarding sizing: we use the bottom, or leading edge, of a ring mandrel to determine the ring sizes.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-218] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-21] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-15] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Floral design with side decorations.
[#NLR3-24] 1 only, as shown.
Side View

Russian Niello Ring.
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Shield design with side decorations.
[#NLR3-22] 1 only, as shown.
Side View

Russian Niello Ring.
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Floral design with side decorations.
[#NLR3-23] 1 only, as shown.
Side View

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-20] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-19] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-18] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-17] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-16] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-15] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-14] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-13] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-12] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-11] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-10] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-9] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-8] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-7] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-6] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-5] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-4] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-3] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-2] 1 only, as shown.

Russian Niello Ring.
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Skyline view of Monastery.
[#NLR-1] 1 only, as shown.

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