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Metal: Enamel
Alex Jona Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver cufflinks with light blue enamel. Dimensions: Large button 0.54inch-13mm diameter - Small button 0.43 inch-11mm di...
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2010s Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Soccer Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, 925/°°° sterling silver enamel soccer cufflinks with rhodium plate. Marked "JONA 925". Alex Jona cufflinks stand out...
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2010s Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Akoya Pearls with Tourmalines and Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Japanese Cultured Akoya Pearls meet a Modern styling in the Museum Series necklace by Andrew Glassford. The Beautiful Cream Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold half hop earrings by David Webb, adorned with black enamel. Earrings measure 28mm x 16mm. Marked: 18k Webb. Weight - 31.5 grams.
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Diamond Mandarin Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Mandarin Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Kaleidoscope Enamel Earrings Please take a look at one of our trade mark texture in Kaleidoscope Collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kieselstein Cord Citrine Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1991, Kieselstein Cord 18k gold brooch, set with center 21mm citrine, surrounded with 8-8.5mm pearls, each with 1 diamond on the top, a...
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1990s American Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Diamond and Enamel Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bangle with 1.00 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and black enamel. Handmade in 14k yellow gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

XIX Century Oval Photo Frame Pendant in Yellow Gold with Blue Enamel Ornaments
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Oval Photo Frame Pendant in Yellow Gold with Blue Enamel Ornaments. Inside a miniature of a little girl with a dove, a basket of flowers a...
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19th Century Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique French 1890s Import Enamel and Silver Footballer Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique French import enamel and silver 'footballer' cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique footballer...
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1890s French Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Enamel Gold Jaguar Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold jaguar cufflinks, decorated with enamel. Cufflink top is 20mm x 16mm. Weight - 20 grams.
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Diamond Enamel Silver Topped Rose Gold Cufflinks in Imperial Russian Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of rose-cut diamond and blue enamel cuff-links in Russian Imperial style. The design features double headed eagle, a symbol of the R...
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Early 20th Century English Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Diamond Enamel Large Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, measuring 3.5" long, flower top is 37mm x 37mm. Set with dark purple enamel and approx. 1.80-2.00c...
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Enamelled Portrait and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine Art Nouveau enamelled portrait pendant in two tone 14kt gold, set with diamonds. The piece dates to France during the early 20th century at the height of the Art Nouveau ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Flip Top Diamond, Emerald and Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Our Museum Series Flip Ring in 18K yellow gold that is two sided for more versatility. An East/West set Octagon framed in gold with a line of cream enamel and .55 carats of GH VSI di...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

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

Edwardian Enamel Dancers Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian enamel dancers brooch, the brooch in the form of two dancers, delicately hand-enamelled to a yellow gold mount and brooch fitting, engraved '...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Amethyst and Enamel Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
These Andrew Glassford earrings are a second generation version of his "Donut" Series. The Frosted Green Amethyst discs are 12mm wide on top and 20mm wide on the bottom. They have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Modern Runway Black Enamel Diamond Gemstones Sterling Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern Runway black enamel ring in sterling with gold overlay. 137 full cut diamonds @ 2.0 carats tw as well as emeralds, sapphires, citrine rounds. Oval center ruby @ 3.0 carats....
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Gold, Cabochon Tourmaline and Enamel Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., 2 square sugarloaf cabochon tourmalines ap. 7.8 x 7.8 x 5.4 mm., with maker's mark & English hallmarks, ap. 29.3 dwts. Tourmalines: medium green ...
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Enamel

3.23 Ct Diamonds, 1.33 Ct Oval Emerald, Gold and BlackEnamel cocktail ring
Located in BARI, IT
This fascinating ring is a pleasure for the eyes and for the touch. In fact, it has a wonderful design and perfect manufacturing. When you look at it, you enter in a whirlwind of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel

Enamel Gold Turtle Hat Hair Veil or Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18K gold and enamel turtle pin with corkscrew back that can be used on hair, lapel, veil, sweater, or hat. Marked "750" for 18K.
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Enamel Shield Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Star on Gold Rolo chain
Located in New York, NY
An updated take on the classic shield shape. This pendant, in stunning royal blue enamel, is set off by a gold star with a center diamond. It has chunky jump rings, and hangs off o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Ring with A Secret Compartment
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful and rare antique ring with a secret compartment. Charming enamel ring, with a concealed compartment for keepsakes and brimming with e...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Enamel Jade Gold Snail Motif Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
Cufflinks in gold, jade and bicolored enamel depicting the snail on the leaf Mounted in 18Kt gold Weight: 29.6 gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Berca Red Hand Enameled Apple Shaped Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Cufflinks
Located in Valenza, IT
Unique and Chic Red Hand Enamelled Apple Shaped T-Bar Back, Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Cufflinks. In our smart fitted black box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Hermès Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Hardware Clic Clac Bracelet Dolphins Sea
Located in FR
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: Dolphins in the See Stamp B (1998) This vintage Clic Clac Version is hard to find. A true collector item ! Made of Printed Enamel and Yellow Gold Plated Hardware Colorways: Blue (Sky), Green (Sea), Grey (Dolphins), White (Waves), Golden (Hardware) "HERMES" and hallmark engraved inside Size: MEDIUM Measurements: - Inner Circumference is 16 cm (6,3 inches) - Width is 2 cm (0,79 inch) - The diameter is 5.6 cm in the direction of the length and 4.6 cm in the direction of the height (2,2 / 1,81 inches) / Makes an average diameter of 5.095 cm (2,01 inches) Condition: Very Good. Enamel in mint condition (no scratch, no loss). Original shape, no structural issue. Clasp perfectly works. Scraches on the hardware, but can be worn as it. Will come in its original Hermès Round...
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1990s French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Pave X Ring with Green Enamel
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, the pave X ring has green enamel ♦ Designer: Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: 18kt yellow gold and Platinum ...
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Early 2000s Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Vintage Faraone Milano 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Faraone Milano 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with black enamel signed Faraone with purity marks. Original box included. Circa 1980. ...
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1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Red Enamel Ladybug Yellow Gold Pin Clip
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel Ladybug Tie Lapel Pin by Cartier. The Vintage Cartier Ladybug 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel Pin Clip is a classic accessory craft...
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1990s American Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum 7.80ctw GIA Natural Jade & Diamond Black Enamel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique and stunning antique art deco period cocktail ring crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking, GIA certified, natural jade stone that displays very rich and desirable green color over its oval cabochon shape. The stone perfectly sits in a beautifully hand crafted frame which is drenched with fine quality, old single cut diamonds and black enamel throughout. The diamonds go down both sides of the shoulders which is then completed with hand engraving designs down the entire shank. This ring comes with the original GIA certification which indicates that the jade is 100% natural and has no indication of impregnation. A truly outstanding antique handmade ring...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Enamel

Golden Drop-shaped Earrings With Enamel Painted Veduta, Italy Around 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of delicate rose gold earrings with movable drop-shaped pendant, decorated with stylized flowers and leaves, as well as movably suspended seed pearls, medallion with enamel pain...
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

White Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A white enamel and sterling silver bangle bracelet with a line of round, brilliant cut diamonds set down the middle. Inside circumference is 7". Hinged with push clasp and double s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Rams Head Blue Enamel Hinged Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Rams Head Blue Enamel Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold. The bangle features rich blue enamel and cabochon emeralds as the eyes of the rams. The inner circumference of the bangle 6.75...
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1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Polar-Bear Egg Object, 18k White Gold, translucent Enamel, 0.17ct G VS
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé "Polar Bear"-Egg Object, 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds 0,17ct G VS The egg is made of 18k white gold covered with multiple layers of turquoise fire enamel. The egg is crowned wi...
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Early 2000s German Edwardian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Bear on Roller Skates Figurine
Located in Bellmore, NY
Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment with the Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Bear on Roller Skates Figurine, a delightful embodiment of whimsy and charm. Crafted...
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Late 20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian 1960 Enameled Musician With Banjo Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian brooch with a musician playing a banjo. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960. This brooch has been...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

An Enamel and Diamond Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The blue enamel oval plaque, set with rose-cut diamonds, the largest to the centre, all in closed-back settings, ring size 7 Weight: 9.20gr.
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A black enamel and sterling silver bangle bracelet with a line of round, brilliant cut diamonds set down the middle. Inside circumference is 7". Hinged with push clasp and double s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Diamond, Gemstone and Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous and unique flower cluster earrings contain heart shaped coral petals with a cabochon emerald center surrounded by 68 top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, E...

Vintage Boris LeBeau Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Boris LeBeau Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Crafted in blue enamel and 14 karat yellow gold signed Boris with purity mark. Circa 1970. The ring is a size 7 and may not...
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1970s Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nouvelle Bague Blue Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flex Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful La Nouvelle Bague flex bangle is a stunning piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines elegance with contemporary style. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this bangle ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tanzanite 3.89 Carat Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 3.89 Carat Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Our new collection "Melted Colors" symbolizes a bright hot summer. Earrings seem to melt from the burning sun, Enam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

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

Art Nouveau French Enamel & Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
We were thrilled to find such a lovely historic piece! This lovely brooch features magnificent enamel work & tiny seed pearls to accomplish the flower petal arrangement design. Era:...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Tiger Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century Tiger motif hinged bangle bracelet is adorned with bright transparent gold and jet black opaque enamel. The life like head and collar are set generousl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1.20 Carat Diamond Pave Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in IN
The bangle itself is meticulously crafted from high-quality 14k white gold, renowned for its durability and radiant shine. The smooth, polished surface of the gold complements the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

2.3 Carat Oval Ruby Gemstone Enamel Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
The focal point of this bracelet, the oval ruby gemstone, is expertly set within a bezel setting, allowing its natural beauty to shine with effortless elegance. With a weight of 2.3 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14.45 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Enamel Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in IN
Each meticulous detail of this bracelet speaks to the skill of master artisans, who have imbued it with an unparalleled level of artistry and precision. The enamel work, in vibrant h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Vintage 1924 Silver Guilloche Translucent Yellow Enamel Cigarette Case 3.65 Inch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 1924, measuring 3.65" x 1.85", silver guilloche, rounded rectangular form with translucent yellow enamel, with champlevé white enamel edges, cigarette case is a small cont...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Authentic Pandora Sterling Silver Friends Are Family Dangle Charm w/Box #15328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Authentic Pandora Sterling Silver Friends are the Family Dangle charm with box. #798124EN16 Engraved disc with the words, "Friends are the Family we choose," featuring hand painted...
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Leopard Design Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Leopard Design Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Enamel are a beautiful and luxurious piece of jewelry. These earrings are crafted from 18kt yellow gold, which is know...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Artisan Enamel Jewelry

Materials

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

Berca Golden Brown Enameled Owl Shaped Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Cufflinks
Located in Valenza, IT
Unique and Chic Golden Brown Hand Enamelled Little Owl Shaped T-Bar Back, Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Plated Cufflinks. In our smart black box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exi...
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19th Century American Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Black Enamel and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Soho designed Sterling Silver, Black Enamel, and 5 Diamond bangle bracelet with 0.10ctw Round Diamonds. Stamped SOHO 925 Italy. Interior diameter is 6.75 inches. Great for casual or ...
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2010s Italian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant With Coat Of Arms
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and guilloche enamel egg. The body of the egg is enameled in a deep, beautiful red guilloche ena...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Berca Round Onyx Black Spiderweb Hand Enameled Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Contemporary, Chic yet Unique Signet or Cocktail Ring featuring a round black onyx disk in a black hand enameled spider web motif setting. Us Size 5 3/4 French Size 51 1/2
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2010s Italian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch, circa 1835
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive enamel and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressi...
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1830s Unknown Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian enameled celestial ring. Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefull...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow 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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