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19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux
By Maison Giroux, Ferdinand Duvinage
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A French gilt-bronze mounted, fruit wood and ivory marquetry metal cloisonné jewellery box by
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The lovely jewelry or trinket box features
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Copper, Enamel, Metal

19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown
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Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Copper, Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and constancy, representing soul mates for life. Swans also
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Enamel

Pair of Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cloisonne enamel decoration to its octagonal heads including the colors black, gray, and white. Marked to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pair of Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Cufflinks
Pair of Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Cufflinks
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H 0.63 in W 0.48 in L 0.83 in
19th Century Silver Filigree Cobalt Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
blue cloisonne enamel accents. Intricate hand crafted .900 silver filigree presents around this unique
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Early 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Enamel, Silver

French 1880 Egyptian Revival Pectoral in Silver with Champleve Cloisonne & Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
(cloisonne). The scarab in the center is carved from blue lapis lazuli and the scepter with reddish carnelian
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
(cloisonne). The front part of the choker is made up of two intertwining snakes. Their eyes are decorated
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Dragon Archer's Thumb Ring Size 14 ROC early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese cloisonne 5 clawed dragon thumb ring, finely crafted and decorated with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Copper

French 1930 Art Deco Egyptian Revival Necklace 18Kt Gold with Cloisonne Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
blue, red, turquoise and green enamels in the French technique of champleve (cloisonne). It is an
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...

Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Gorgeous Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonné Box. Weight: 504 grams Size: 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
Antique Japanese Silver Enamel Cloisonne Box
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W 4 in D 1.5 in L 5.5 in
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Cloisonné Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III ormolu and cloisonné jewel box. Just a little charmer.  
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19th Century French Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Ormolu

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
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H 0.5 in W 1 in L 5.63 in
Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement is quite unusual for the modern jewelry and common for the Victorian era. The diamonds surrounding
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
The date mark that is stamped on this box is 1894 Assayer's mark AA (Anatoly A Artsybashev). Cover and sides with foliate scrolls in red, white, a gold initial on top,mauve, apple-gr...
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19th Century Russian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

Chinese Art Deco, Bird & Flower Motif Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Bird & Flower Motif Cloisonné enamel trinket box ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Metal

Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea/Kvosh Spoon by Pavel Ouchinnikov
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel Gilded Silver Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Russian Imperial era silver-gilt and shaded cloisonne enamel jeweled bowl (bratina
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Late 19th Century Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bell Jade Striker 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled bell, with gilt gold details and a jade striker This
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Jade, Gold, Copper

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Kovsh Ovchinnikov Moscow 1896
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Russian Imperial silver & cloisonne kovsh, Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1896
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1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea / Kvosh Spoon by Eros Samoschin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. By Eros Samoschin. With polychrome cloisonné
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea / Kvosh Spoon by Maria Soko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Cloisonne Enamel Vodka Cup by Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
A SUPERB antique gilded silver and shaded cloisonne enamel vodka cup (charka) in the Russian
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

French Plique a Jour Pendant Large Vintage Fine Art Deco Jewelry 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
tiny areas and is similar to cloisonné. No backing is on the pendant so light can shine through the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Set Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Spoons Feodosii Pekin Moscow
By Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of five antique Imperial Russian silver-gilt & cloisonne spoons, Moscow, circa 1899
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1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Cricket Cage With Rabbits Cloisonne Enamel Silver Rare Chinese Antique 1890
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic antique 19th Century Chinese Cricket Cage decorated with Cloisonne Enamel with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Lemon Fork by Nikolay Zverev
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Russian silver lemon fork. By Nikolay Zverev With polychrome cloisonné enamel
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Krivovichev. (The maker's mark is partly obliterated). With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
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H 0.44 in W 0.91 in L 4.38 in
Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is partly obliterated). With polychrome shaded cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
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H 0.6 in W 0.87 in L 4.3 in
An Antique mid XIXc Chinese Cloisonne Enamel & Bronze Vase. Phoenixes & Cranes.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique mid-XIX century Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase Cloisonné Enamel & Bronze Vase is features
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Covered Box Prunus Blossoms Decorated 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled covered small round box, on sacrificial blue ground and finely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Hulu Gourd Snuff Bottle Vase Hardwood Stand Republic
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine antique Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle or miniature vase in hulu double gourd bottle form, on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case I have two of these, the
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1880s Russian Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea / Kvosh Spoon by Maria Sokolova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Gustav Klingert Imperial Russian Gilt Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Spoon
By Gustav Klingert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian gilt silver & cloisonné enamel spoon. By Gustav Klingert of Moscow Russia. With a
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Imperial 84 Zolotniki Silver Cloisonné Enamel Cossack Belt АД
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Russian Imperial 84 Zolotniki Silver Cloisonné Enamel Cossack Belt АД Hallmarked. In very
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19th Century Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

5 Set Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea Spoon by Vasily Andreyev
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shaded cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful set of Russian
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

Japanese Bronze and Cloisonné Dish
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze and cloisonné enamel round plate designed in Japan at the end of the 19th century, during
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Bronze

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Enamel

3-Tier Cloisonne Chinese Box with Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
3-tiers of removable compartments create a large and unique cloisonne piece. Could have been used
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Bronze

Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
strength and victory over chaos. Later, around 2000 BCE the scarab was used in jewelry and as seals. The
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel

French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
the Merovingian dynasty and the early Frankish ancient jewelry, with the 19th century fashion in vogue
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1850s French Etruscan Revival Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 463 This pendant is
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Kogo Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese goldstone ground and cloisonne enamel trinket or jewelry box, Meiji Period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Enamel

Egyptian Revival Plique A Jour Enamel Winged Scarab Insect Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
enameling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Enamel, Brass

Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize
By Falize
Located in Chicago, IL
, watches, and bracelets adorned with circular plaques. This brooch, combining Falize’s cloisonné enamel
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Boucheron Style Art Deco Plique-a-Jour, Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
technique in which enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing. This allows light
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Brass, Enamel

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Meiji Box with Roosters
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. The ware is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Necklace Cloissoné Enamel Sterling Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Deco pendant is beautifully enamelled in cloisonné tecnique. The artist has used a
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
century, Japan. The lidded trinket or jewelry box exquisitely decorated in the cloisonné enamel
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Holbeinesque Amethyst Diamond Enamel Natural Pearl and Gold Pendant, Circa 1865
Located in Firenze, IT
enamelled in polychrome cloisonné, also enhanced with rose-cut diamonds. The border is of small fine pearls
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1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Belle Époque Silver Cloisionné Pearl Garnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This magnificent bangle is a fine example of cloisonnè enamelling.
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1890s Norwegian Belle Époque Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Meyle & Mayer 1910 Art Nouveau Gilt Silver Pendant With Enamel & Plique Au Jour
Located in Miami, FL
History Or so called the new art jewelry was created in Europe between about 1895 and 1915, coming on
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
addition to a jewelry collection from this period. Diamonds: Mount in a hanging eight-prongs setting, with
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Highlighted by polychrome cloisonné enamel, this 19th century Latin cross pendant is intricately
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1870s Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 2.375 in L 3.125 in
Antique Baroque Italian Glass Rosette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
prevailed in the first half of the seventeenth-century. Examples of this new fashion in jewelry are evident
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Russian Silver Pavel Ovchinnikov & Ivan Khlednikov Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Casket
By Ivan Khlebnikov, Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in GB
Cloisonné enamel casket box made from solid silver with gold gilding by the highly coveted Pavel Ovchinnikov
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Cloisonne Jewelry

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Silver, Enamel

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Antique Cloisonne Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of antique cloisonne jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Silver, Enamel and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique cloisonne jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique cloisonne jewelry from Fabergé, 11th Artel Moscow and Grachev Brothers — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of antique cloisonne jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of antique cloisonne jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Cloisonne Jewelry?

On average, a piece of antique cloisonne jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $69,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Cloisonne Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if cloisonne is antique, check the surface for a smooth finish. Antique pieces were made with more care and precision than modern and knock-off pieces are. Additionally, an antique piece will have more weight to it than a modern example, mainly because many modern pieces are made with resin. Always purchase antique jewelry from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of antique cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.