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Metal: Enamel
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring, circa 1550-1650
Located in London, GB
Rare Post-Medieval Diamond and Enamel Ring. Set with a square table cut diamond in a closed back bezel setting, to an exceptional solitaire design featuring intricate enamel detailin...
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Heart Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely n...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Pansies Flowers Stars Black and White Enamel Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual shaped locked was created inthe middle of the nineteenth century out gilt metal The front is decorated with three pansies in a white enamelled lozenge. The white lozenge...
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1850s Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

2.04 Carat Solitaire Diamond in Blue Guilloche Enamel Setting
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This striking and distinctive vintage ring boasts a gorgeous 2.04 carat old mine cut diamond, sparkling from within a buttercup setting adorned with with an incredible, bright cobalt...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Holy Maria Mary Immaculate Pendant Enamel Solid 14K Gold / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
Miniature Catholic hand painted enamel image of Holy Maria Immaculate . One the reverse printed : Sancta Maria immaculata ora pro nobis / Holy Maria pray for us . Likely custom mad...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan 15 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Motif Locket Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian Etruscan Revival locket pin brooch crafted in 15K yellow gold. The piece has an eight pointed royal blue enamel work star. Bead set in the center is a round nat...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with .59 Carat Diamonds and Burgundy Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat rose gold bracelet is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with the...
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1990s Italian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet with .94Ct. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
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2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An extraordinary pair of earrings created from very rare buttons dating to the time of the French Revolution (1789-1799). The earrings are hand painted enamel. One bears a person st...
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Late 18th Century Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/4 Organization: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Black, Red, White, Green, & Blue Measurements Face Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

CARTIER 1970 Modernist Navy Blue Enameled Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A blue enameled ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful modernist ring, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1970. The ring has been carefully crafted in solid yel...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Pair of Indian Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Animal Motif Bangles
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pair of Indian Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Animal Motif Bangles circa 1980’s.
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1980s Indian Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Navette Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Navette shape is distinctive, sometimes referred as marquise shape. its proportions are pleasing to the eye and elongate the finger, Centered vertically within the Navette profile a...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pansy Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring in the form of a double Pansy Flower in gorgeous white and pale green enamel with a central antique Old Mine Cut Diamond. T...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Aaron Basha Vintage Diamond Enamel Hamsa Charm Necklace Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Radiant Symbol of Style and Protection Showcase both elegance and meaningful symbolism with this Aaron Basha 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Hamsa Charm, accompanied by a 16-inch ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage 1960s David Webb Double Headed Frog Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold and platinum with 6 Cabochon Rubies and 64 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2 inches
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1960s Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Hermès La Marche de Savana Enamel Bracelet Narrow RGHW Size 65
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet Print: "La Marche de Savana" Made in France Stamp X (2016) Made of printed enamel and rosé gold plated hardware Colorway: Surnaturel (Blue, R...
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2010s French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948 Flowers Enameled
Located in Orimattila, FI
Flowers Necklace Silver Finland 1948 Flowers Enameled Maker: ? Helsinki Kultajalostamo Oy Ab (HAS 1942-1954) Helsinki Holger Albert Salonius (HAS 1954-1971) Gilded 813H Silver
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1940s Finnish Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet Spiritual Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet Spiritual Black Enamel Victorian Style Hermetica Inspired by Hermetica and Cabbalistic concepts of the micro and macro cosmos. Gold plated Brass wit...
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2010s American Victorian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Cartier Gold and Enamel Lighter
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier 18k Gold and Enamel Lighter with pave’ diamond cap and striped motif decoration
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1970s French Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18KT White Gold Baby Shoe With White and Light Blue Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Absolute Perfect Gift for Mom" This 18 karat white gold bootie shoe charm is designed with white / light blue enamel. The shoe is further enhanced with a bow set with a white go...
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Early 2000s European Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Pink Tourmaline Rose Baroque Pearl Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique pair of earrings with on top a pair of oval Pink Tourmaline ( 8 x 10 mm) ,a central part composed of 2 triangle shape 14 kt. White Gold elements with 2 small round Ruby caboch...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Charming Ciner Enamel Frog
Located in New York, NY
Charming Ciner Enamel Frog in the David Webb style from the 1980's. Deep green enamel studded with gold and jet beaded eyes. 1980's USA. 2" x 1.25".
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1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

18K Gold and Red Enamel Earrings by Leo de Vroomen
Located in San Rafael, CA
A pair of classic gold and red enamel earrings in the unmistakable style of London goldsmith Leo de Vroomen. These substantial, beautifully propor...
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Faberge 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond 0.24cts. & Blue Enamel Huggy Earrings #51/300
Located in New York, NY
These modern Faberge 18 karat yellow gold huggy style pierced earrings center a bezel set round brilliant diamond. The earrings are crafted in a brilliant blue enamel, accented with diamonds and gold detailing. The earrings were created by Victor Mayor. Crafted in the tradition of the original Imperial eggs using Faberges iconic...
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Crystal Ring Victorian style Black Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Setting Ring with Text: Holy 14k Gold Plating and Black Enamel Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori Designer: J Dauphin HOLY – Set Apart for the...
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2010s Indian Victorian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver

Art Deco Style Carved Jade White Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Bamboo shape Jades ,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold ,Rubies, Diamonds and Black Enamel,whil...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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 front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Russian sil...
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Danecraft Travel Enamel Charm Bracelet Sterling Silver Europe
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Danecraft Travel Enamel Charm Bracelet Sterling Silver Europe Travel Souvenir Charm Bracelet Charms are From All Over Europe Enamel on Silver Charms Bracelet is 925 Ste...
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1990s Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian 2.60 carat crescent opal diamond 18k yellow gold enamel necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An enchanting Victorian crescent moon necklace, glowing with a dreamy 2.60 carat opal and surrounded by sparkling old mine and rose cut diamonds. Rich black enamel detailing and warm...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.99 Carat Trillion Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-12105 Gross Weight :- 10.73 gm 18k Yellow Gold Weight :- 10.53 gm Diamond Weight :- 0.99 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 36x2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Mabe Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Ring, Attributed Boivin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Art Deco Mabe Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Ring, Attributed to Rene Boivin from the 1920's. Set in silver with a large domed mabe pearl and stepped design on diamonds running dow...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel

French Window Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a rope-twist edge depicting a stained glass window in plique-a-jour enamel. Stamped with the eagle's head m...
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20th Century French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Blue Enamel Sterling Butterflies from Norway
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Butterfly measures 1.12" x .73". It has a black enamel body and beautiful blue wings. Smaller Butterfly measures .66" x .58". It has blue enamel wings with a sterling body. ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Black Diamond Star Sphere Ring Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond White Diamond Sphere 14k Gold Plate Ring in Black Enamel Base is made of white Enamel Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori Designer: J Da...
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2010s Indian Victorian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique 1909 Blue Enamel Silver Box Signed “Monk Wien”
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Keepsake from Early 20th-Century Europe Infuse your collection with old-world charm through this antique silver box, dated February 11, 1909, and adorned with rich blue ename...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace Sapphire Turquoise Enamel Gold Pharoah Goddess
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique museum quality Egyptian Revival Necklace in Gold with Sapphires, Turquoise and Pearls with magnificent enamel work depicting images of the Pharoah or Godd...
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Large Multi Colored Crest Brooch, France
Located in New York, NY
Massive Multi Colored Byzantine Crest pendant brooch made by Maison Gripoix, France. Poured glass with rhinestone encrustations forming a large crest ...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel

15ct Gold Vintage Pink Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Enamel Flower Brooch/Pendant 15ct gold Circa 1930’s Can be worn as either a brooch or pendant, features an old cut diamond to the centre. Enamel is in perfect condition, the gol...
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Mid-20th Century European Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
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1830s English George IV Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold

1960's Van Cleef & Arpels French Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Tiger Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized tiger with dimensional features and cartoonish large head Body and head are pierced and depict a comical expression with tongue out Featuring opaque glossy bla...
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1960s Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the top. The pendant is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The pendant is one of the most beautiful Renaissance Revival jewels...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Berca Le Man Racing Color 911 Porsche Shaped Enameled Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Valenza, IT
Unique Le Man's Racing Color 911 Porsche Shaped Hand Enameled Sterling Silver Cufflinks, T-Bar Back These cufflinks are handcrafted by the fine craftsmen of the Berca atelier in Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1950s Nardi Blue Enamel Snake Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold, small round cut Rubies and Diamonds, and a Pear-Shaped diamond on the head weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Signed by Nardi C...
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1950s Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bracelet Clic Cadenas PM Black Enamel Silver Kelly Locker Bangle S Hermes
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Clic Cadenas bracelet in silver-plated metal (palladium) and black enamel, clasp similar to the Kelly bag. Size PM or international XS/S for a wrist of up to 16 cm; bracelet w...
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2010s French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel

Antique Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz and Co.
Located in Lewisburg, PA
During the Victorian era and early 20th century, pansies were often presented as a symbol of love. This antique 14k gold brooch (circa 1910) features a pansy adorned with colorful e...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Green Enamel Bangle Bracelet 138 gm 18K
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cone Losange Bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold and enriched with vibrant Green enamel, accented with alternating clusters of gold leaves and ...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Enamel Floral Bouquet Clip, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original enamel which is very rare with pave crystal accents set into a high ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Vintage Double Headed Eagle on Onyx Enamel Cross Masonic Cigar Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Fine Quality Gent’s Vintage Double Headed Eagle on Onyx and Cross Masonic Cigar Gold Band Ring. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. More Beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier, France Art Deco Gem-Set and Enamel Hair Comb in Original Silk Case
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco gem and enamel decorated horn hair comb with a striped blue enamel spine centrally set with sugarloaf sapphires, flanked by bands of rose-cut diamonds, in 18k gold, accom...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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 twisted handle and an enamel terminal. The bowl is ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Whimsical Large Scale Figural Enamel Post Earrings circa 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical large scale figural enamel post earrings c 1980s The unique pierced dangle earrings are each designed with a trio of women in sports enamel uniforms suspended from a circ...
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1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Style Ruby Cabs 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Enamel Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
On the top of these classic Art Deco Style we have 4 Ruby Oval 6x8 mm. cabs set in gold bezel ,the middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds ...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780 This is one of the finest enameled gold scent bottles that has ever appeared on the market. This elaborate multi-color enamel and gold scent / perfume bottle was made ...
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1780s Neoclassical Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Bvlgari Bulgari Rare Serpenti Watch 18k Gold White Enamel Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a coiled serpent, this Bulgari Serpenti watch is made from 18k gold, with each segment shaped to create a smooth fit around the wrist. The body is covered in glossy white...
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1970s Italian Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Enamel Snake Ring, Florence 1961
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely snake ring comes out of a lady's estate which she purchased in Florence in 1961. This ring is all enamel in shades of gold, yellow, orange and some brown. There is some...
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1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

18K Enamel Snake Ring, Florence 1961
18K Enamel Snake Ring, Florence 1961
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Victorian style Bangle Black Enamel Ruby Heart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Bangle Ruby Heart 14k Gold plate with hand painted Black Enamel and a dangling heart set with a ruby. The text on the bracelet say: Purify your heart and the infinite...
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2010s American Victorian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An outstanding purple enamel flower brooch from the early 1900s (circa 1920-1925). This delightful vintage blossom features detailed enamel with hand drawn veining and a glistening d...
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Early 20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique and Vintage Enamel Jewelry and Watches

From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, vintage and antique enamel jewelry and watches encompass a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Throughout history, far-flung cultures favored different techniques. For example, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire, while artisans living in France and Germany in the Middle Ages preferred champlevé. And Art Nouveau jewelry designers favored plique à jour.

At its core, enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add a painterly or illustrative quality to their work.

Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in the creation of enamel jewelry that sees the use of thin wires of fine silver or gold to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif.

Champlevé (“level field” in French) enamel is almost the opposite of cloisonné. In this technique, depressions in the metal are made by etching, engraving or chiseling, and then layers of enamel are built up until they rise slightly above the surface of the metal. The enamel is then fired and polished.

Guilloché is a technique in which translucent enamel is applied to a piece of metal that has had designs cut into it using a lathe. After the firing, the patterns on the metal become visible. Guilloché was made famous by Peter Carl Fabergé, whose jewelry house used the technique on many of its objets d’art as well as jewelry.

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