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Period: 1980s
Metal: Enamel
1980s Christian Dior Enamel And Crystal Cusp Ring
Located in London, GB
Amazing cusp crystal enamel gold tone cusp ring from Christian Dior, Dior signature on the inside
Inside Diameter
MM Inches
16.71 0.658
Inside Circumference
MM In...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
David Webb Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Horse Head Shirt Stud Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous David Webb shirt studs feature an elegant horse head design crafted in black enamel and 18k yellow gold and accented with red ruby eyes. Made in United States circa 19...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Cabs Phosphosiderite Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
on the top there are 2 large oval Blue Sapphire cabochons, then we have a central part in white gold 18 diamonds and blue enamel, finally the bottom part is composed of a pair of Ph...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Eisenberg Enameled Turtle Brooch / Pendant 1980s
By Eisenberg
Located in Wallkill, NY
A massive piece of Eisenberg and the colors art spectacular. Measuring 3.2 inches / 81.6 mm top to bottom 2.46 inches / 62.5 mm. It can be worn as a brooch and hung from your choice...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
David Webb Black Bombe and White Diamond Enamel Platinum Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The bombe ring features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat, set in platinum, atop an 18k gold ring having black and white enamel accents, marked Webb. Gro...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
"Woodland Fairy" Enameled Figural Brooch By Kirks Folly, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 3.25" x 2.6"
- Matte gold plate
- Enamel detail
- Aurora Borealis AB crystal rhinestone accents
- Iridescent resin wings
- By Kirks Folly (signed on verso)
- ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Enamel Earrings with 34.46 Carat Cabochon Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
A striking combination of colors. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings feature large oval cabochon Amethyst centers. The center stones are set in a gold bezel surrounded by a vibrant ...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yosca Green Earrings enameled Starfish New, Never Worn - 1980s
By Gerard Yosca
Located in Wallkill, NY
Yosca Green enameled Starfish earrings circa the 1980s Measuring 2.29, nice size will make a statement. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock items as well as Hopi, Z...
Category
1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Statement Bangle Bracelet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare, extra large, oversized statement piece
- Drenched in black enamel and heavy gold plate
- 2.75" diameter
- 1.25" tall
- By Karl Lagerfeld
- Marked "KL" on interior
- Circa 198...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Diamond and Enamel Horse and Jockey Equestrian Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 15 g
Measurement: 1.5 inch x 1 inch
Features:
Diamond Eyes, Round Brilliant Diamonds, G Color, VS Clarity, .02 Carat Total We...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Baroque Haute Couture Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Haute Couture Collector quality ear clips. Of deep jade and coral pate de verre cabochons and curved tubular beads (similar to ones used on her Seguso glass...
Category
1980s French Baroque Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Green and Blue Enamel Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Blue and Green Enamel Bracelet, with a unique design. Fitted with a safety clasp this beautiful enamel and go...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Palmette Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Anglo Indian palmette long earrings made of coral and two shades of amythest poured glass enamel. Set in spun gilt bronze wire. Spring/Summer 19...
Category
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onix Rubies White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round black onix buttons with small rubies cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold,full cut round diamonds and black enamel, the bo...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning set of vintage enamel and 18lk yellow gold ladybird brooches; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
These stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooches have b...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Pearls Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco earrings with 2 fresh water pearls and round rubies cabochon in the center, middle parts in white gold, full cut round diamonds,small rubies,black enamels,bottom parts have ...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Natural Red Coral Bead Black Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This long magnificent David Webb necklace features 47 natural red coral beads measuring 8.2mm to 14.5mm in diameter, spaced by black enamel 18k gold rondels and completed by a quater...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ciner Enamel and Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace New, Never Worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Exquisite Ciner Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace, with Swarovski crystals - Never Worn. Measuring .80 in. x 15 in. long. Slide in cl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Style Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamels Burma Jade Round Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic totally handmade Art Deco Style earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with small round Emeralds in the center,middle parts in white gold,small round emerald ca...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Mother of Pearl Lacquer and Pink Glass Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Gripoix for Chanel Mother of Pearl lacquer and Pink Glass Earrings from the 1980's. Large flower heads with Mother of pearl nacred peta...
Category
1980s French Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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 ...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Plique-à-jour Enamel Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow and white gold drop earrings composed of plique-à-jour and round diamonds. There are 38 round diamonds in white gold that total 1.40 carats, G-H color and VS clarity. The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled Lizard Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage Dior Lizard Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with crystals and enamelling. The lizard is believed to be associated with pr...
Category
1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Skinny Bangle Bracelet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare vintage piece
- Heavy gold plate
- Black enamel detail
- 2.75" diameter
- .7" tall
- By Karl Lagerfeld
- Marked "KL" on interior
- Circa 1980s
- Made in France
- Excellent vintage condition
PROVENANCE:
From the estate of a Manhattan socialite, whose highly curated collection of vintage costume and designer jewelry was accumulated over several decades of opulent adventures. During her heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, she carefully acquired unique statement pieces from coveted high-end designer labels like Chanel, Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, YSL, Christian Lacroix, Dior and more. Her eye for quality and penchant for oversized bijoux make this collection truly unique.
Every item from this elite collection is a piece of design history and an investment quality work of wearable art. True lovers of the finest vintage costume and runway jewelry...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Floral Cascade Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian inspired long floral cascade ear clips. Of faux emerald, ruby, and pale sapphire poured glass enamel graduated fl...
Category
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
English Sterling Silver Royal Blue Enamel Swivel Bar Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an incredible set of cufflinks made in England in sterling silver with gorgeous royal blue enamel panels and a negative space dot design. These links are in fantastic conditi...
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Style Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli of 8 mm in diameter with a small turquoise round cab in the center,middle parts are in white gold,diamonds and blue enamel,bottom parts are 2 Genuine Tu...
Category
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Gold Enamel Cultured Pearl Diamond and Emerald Cat Tiger Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The playful cat grasping one cultured pearl approximately 9.4 mm., its body applied with black enamel stripes, accented by 2 small round emerald eyes, decorated with a diamond-set co...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Two Color Enamel Swivel Bar Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a magnificent set of cufflinks in sterling silver with elegant black and white enamel. These links were made in England and in incredible condition! These are the ideal set o...
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Turquoise and Enamel Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise and enamel cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold.
The details are as follows :
Turquoise measurements : 13 by 11 mm
Metal : 18k yellow gold.
Ring size : 6 1/2
Gold weight :...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Oversized Spider Gilt & Enamel Statement Costume Brooch with Rhinestones
Located in McKinney, TX
Vintage, extremely rare and exceptional fantasy figural jeweled spider statement brooch, circa 1980s.
DETAILS:
- Gold plated
- Clear and Emerald-colored crystal rhinestones
- Brown ...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Toad Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Green Enamel & Diamond Frog Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold
22 round cut diamonds
Measurements: 1" long
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Judith Leiber Gold Tone & Red Enamel Necklace Never worn - 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Signed Judith Leiber Enamel Necklace. An American designer known for her elegant handbags. She also created lovely jewelry. Here is new, never worn 1980s iconic choker. Hall...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Handcraft Martini Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Enamel Butterfly Pin Marcasite Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Sterling Silver Enameled Butterfly Brooch. Colors are Oranges, Blues and greens with a bit of black. This Measures 2.85 in x 2.44 in w...
Category
1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Yellow Gold Diamond Panda Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These adorable 18 karat yellow gold Panda bear earrings are adorned with round brilliant white diamonds. The earrings have 114 round brilliant diamonds weighing an estimated 1.14 carats total weight. The body, eyes nose and ears...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stylish 1980's 18 K yellow Gold Bangle with black Enamel, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon accentuated by 75 brilliant cut Diamonds weighin...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Enamel Emerald Ruby Bangle Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of striking enamel bracelet bangles. one set with Cabochon Ruby and the other set with Cabochon Emerald. With Each bangle individually weighing 42 grams of 18k Gold, This pair o...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Gold Enamel Beetle Bug Pendant Blue Green
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful green and blue enameling on this beetle pendant. Made up of 14K gold. Measures 1" top to bottom x .80" wide. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Sou...
Category
1980s Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ciner Enameled Clip on Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Pair of enameled CINER earrings. These match the Giraffe Beaded Ciner necklace that is listed as well. They measure 1.48 top to bottom x .78 at the Widest Point. This is out of a ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander; rich green enamel body set with a row of pave set sparkling Faux Diamonds and large ...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Yellow Gold and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 9 carat yellow gold cufflinks with enamel decoration; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections,
These fine and impressive vintage gold cufflinks have been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold.
The cufflinks have an oval form.
The anterior links are each ornamented with a blue enamel design depicting a hoisted, pointed pennon flag charged with a laurel wreath and coronet.
These vintage enamel and gold...
Category
1980s English Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Swarovski Drop Necklace Bezel Crystal & Enamel Pendant New, Never Worn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Swarovski Crystal & Enamel Disc Pendant w. Chain. This has Large & small bezel set Crystals alternating with enamel circles, pictures don't show how amazing this necklace is! Hallmar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Ciner swarovski Amber Crystal & Enamel Brooch Gold tone 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another piece of Stunning Ciner. Amber Swarovski Crystal in the center of a floral brooch with enamel leaves. Measuring 2.60 w x 2.40 top to bottom. This is out of a massive collecti...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Enamel
Chanel Byzantine Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chanel byzantine style crest brooch by Maison Gripoix. Poured glass emerald and ruby oval and heart shape cabochons are mixed with faceted cut topaz stone...
Category
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Hermes Wide Cuff Geometric Sculptural Black, Yellow, Gold Enameled Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage Hermes very wide cuff enameled bracelet is geometric in design.The pattern of half triangles in alternating colors of black, yellow, gold and olive brown make for a mesmerizing look. The brass metal banding is on top and bottom. Ultra chic. The interior is black emerald...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has Salmon colored enamel inside the shell with Pave set Swarovski Crystals all over this pi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold Large Square Cushion Black Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Amazing ear clips by David Webb.
Large and stunning with very little signs of wear.
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold.
Length: 27mm
Width: 27mm
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Large Medieval Trefoil Poured Glass Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel medieval inspired trefoil large earclips with poured glass enamel cabochons in ruby, emerald ,and sapphire. Elegant and timeless. 1980's France.
Exc...
Category
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Gold Earrings of Fluted Bombe' Form
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Enamel and Gold Earrings of fluted bombe' form set with rows of green enamel.
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Signature: Tiffany& Co
Marks: 18K Italy
Size/Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.1...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks with black enamel decoration; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
These fine and impressive vintage gold cufflinks have been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The cufflinks have an oval form.
The anterior links are each ornamented with a black enamel decoration.
These vintage enamel cufflinks...
Category
1980s English Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fred Paris Black Enamel Emerald and Diamonds Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with black enamel and emerald weighing approximately total of 5.00 carat and diamonds weighing approximately total of 7.00 carat.
si...
Category
1980s American Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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...
Category
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings, 1.12 Carat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Alessandro Fanfani Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Earrings with a total carat weight of 1.12 carat. Each half hoop earring features four sectio...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Green Enamel Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Tiffany & Co clip on earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold and striped with green enamel. Made in Italy, circa 1980, these earrings are a bold and colorful piece.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Red and Green Enamel Gold Cufflinks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. original, these gold enameled cufflinks were made in Birmingham, England in the late 1980’s, as seen in the assay marks. Made in 18K yellow gold, these cufflinks meas...
Category
1980s British Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Karl Lagerfeld Earrings Charm Square Enameled Clip on
Located in Wallkill, NY
Purchased and stored away till now, vintage 1980s Lagerfeld Square Purple and green enameled earrings. Still on earring card. Measuring 1.11 in square. Necklace, Earrings, charm Brac...
Category
1980s French Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
1980s GIORGIO ARMANI Grey and Creme Large Fish Brooch Pin with Rhinestones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI enamel and metal Large Fish Brooch with rhinestones.
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Enamel Jewelry
Materials
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.
Find antique and vintage enamel rings, bracelets, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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